One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. In order to lose 1 lb. a week, you need to burn 500 calories a day either by cutting calories or exercising.  

Every U.S. state has at least 20% of its population classified as obese. How fat is your state? Click to see an interactive map of obesity by state. Click Here

Type 2 diabetes is more aggressive disease in youth than in adults and progresses more rapidly. Adult diabetes drugs not working for children.