New York City

New York City refers to the city of New York, New York.

State Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Trends - New York


 * Obesity is linked to a number of chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and many types cancers with total medical costs associated with obesity estimated at 147 billion dollars.


 * In fact, up to 90 percent of diabetes, 80 percent of cardiovascular disease and 60% of cancers are preventable through life style intervention and weight loss, according to research from Yale University.

New York - State Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Profile

State Population of New york

 * Estimated Total Population 2010: 19,378,102
 * Adults age 18 and over: 77.7% of the total population in 2010
 * Youth under 18 years of age: 22.3% of the total population in 2010

Obesity statistics New York
Adult Overweight and Obesity in New York


 * 60.6% were overweight, with a Body Mass Index of 25 or greater.
 * 23.9% were obese, with a Body Mass Index of 30 or greater.

Adolescent Overweight and Obesity New York
Among New York's adolescents in grades 9 through 12


 * 15.6% were overweight (>85th and < 95th percentiles for BMI by age and sex)
 * 11.0% were obese (>95th percentile for BMI by age and sex)

Child Overweight and Obesity New York
Among New York's children aged 2 years to less than 5 years


 * 17.0% were overweight (85th to <95th percentile BMI-for-Age)
 * 14.5% were obese (>95th percentile BMI-for-Age)

Causes of Obesity - New York
What causes weight gain leading to overweight or obesity in New York?

Understand the true causes of weight gain including insulin resistance, sleep disorders, lack of physical activity and other factors.

Obesity help New York
If you are overweight or suffer from obesity in New York, here are 8 steps to weight loss and wellness.


 * New York weight loss step 1. Check your Body mass index and understand your risk.
 * New York weight loss step 2. Understand the true causes of weight gain such as insulin resistance
 * New York weight loss step 3. Understand the 5 proven measures to lose weight including Very low calorie diet, low calorie diet, weight loss pills, physical activity etc.
 * New York weight loss step 4. Find a weight loss program that accepts health insurance
 * New York weight loss step 5. Follow a healthy lifestyle can help you prevent overweight and obesity.
 * New York weight loss step 6. Be more active physically
 * New York weight loss step 7. Reduce overall screen time to no more than 2 hours per day
 * New York weight loss step 8. Keep track of your weight loss progress. Work with a trained weight loss doctor that offers Very low calorie diet and or medications when appropriate to lose weight.

See also
 * F as in Fat facts on obesity in New York
 * CDC obesity statistics New York
 * NY state obesity statistics

wikipedia's article on New York City

Weight loss centers that accept health insurance in New York

New York City's W8MD Insurance Weight Loss & Sleep Center: 2003, Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11214 Ph: 1-718-946-5500

Also see New york weight loss spa

New york city weight loss