Obesity and Obesity Prevention
Obesity is a major public health concern which contributes to the major chronic disease killers in the state such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
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Mississippi's adult obesity rates in almost all counties are some of the highest in the nation. In 2021, about 40% of all Mississippi adults were obese. About 1 in 7 Mississippi adults have type 2 diabetes, a consequence of obesity. (Map: CDC)
Reaching a Healthy Weight
Tools for Weight Management
Getting Active
Public Health Resources
Links referenced on this page
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CDC
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https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/dc15b033b88e423d85808ce04bd7a497/page/Health-Outcomes/?views=Obesity
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Guide to Healthy Living
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,278,html ok
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Choosing Foods for Health and Weight Loss
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,213,html ok
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The DASH Diet
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456
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Mediterranean Diet
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
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What's Your Healthy Weight?
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,16290,289,html ok
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Daily Food Planner
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https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/MyPlatePlan
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Get active: start walking!
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,270,html ok
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Ways to be more active
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,270,806,html ok
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Mississippi Obesity Action Plan
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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,6164,289,pdf/2015MississippiObesityActionPlan.pdf
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Community Strategies to Prevent Obesity
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http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/community_strategies_guide.pdf
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