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“So much pressure is put on us to esteem ourselves…. That is not the sort of thing I want to put my faith in…. Once we have overcome our own desire to be elevated, recognized, independent and all those things that we value very much because we are part of this American culture… then God can use us as a part of His Body to accomplish what the Body of Christ was left here to accomplish.” —Rich Mullins

This section of familydoctor.org offers a range of practical ideas for dealing with overweight and obesity. You'll find advice about healthy eating and physical activity for adults and children, as well as suggestions on how to set realistic, achievable personal goals. The information in this section is based on a recent publication of the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP): "Practical Advice for Family Physicians to Help Overweight Patients." This publication was prepared by the AAFP Panel on Obesity, a group made up of experts in the fields of family medicine, nutrition, ep...