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The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.

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 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in About Weight
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Overview of Obesity in About Obesity
Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more
 Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults in About Obesity
The longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important. ...more
About WeightAbout Obesity
 Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI) in About Weight
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. ...more
 Overview of Obesity in About Obesity
Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects. ...more
 Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults in About Obesity
The longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important. ...more
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 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in About Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
NutritionSee All
 Calculating Calories and Fat Grams in Nutrition
 Components of Food in Nutrition
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition. ...more
 Calculating Calories and Fat Grams in Nutrition
 Components of Food in Nutrition
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition. ...more
ExerciseSee All
 Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Exercise
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
 Creating an Exercise Program in Exercise
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
 Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active in Exercise
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 How and Why to Keep a Training Log in Exercise
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more
 Strength Training Myths in Exercise
Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. ...more
 Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program in Exercise
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions. ...more
 Creating an Exercise Program in Exercise
To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more
 Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active in Exercise
Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active. ...more
 How and Why to Keep a Training Log in Exercise
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more
 Strength Training Myths in Exercise
Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. ...more
BehaviorSee All
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Behavior
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Behavior
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
 Maintaining Weight Loss in Behavior
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more
 Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Behavior
Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more
Related Health IssuesSee All
 Metabolic Syndrome in Related Health Issues
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome Worksheet in Related Health Issues
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome in Related Health Issues
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three. ...more
 Metabolic Syndrome Worksheet in Related Health Issues
Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider. ...more
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