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Weight Control
Genes and Family History has a strong impact.
Sometimes medications or hormone problems can cause weight problems. Emotional factors can play a roll such as some people eat more than usual when they are bored, angry, or stressed.
Some people gain weight when they stop smoking. However, smoking is a serious health risk, and quitting is more important than possible weight gain. Metabolism slows down as we get older and menopause can cause some weight gain as well.
** Always consult your doctor! **
Over Weight
If you are overweight, you are not alone. Sixty-six percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Achieving a healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. It might also help you prevent weight-related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers.
See obese
Under Weight
Anorexia nervosa, Binge eating, Bulimia see "Medline Plus"
Eating disorders are serious behavior problems. They include
- Anorexia nervosa, in which you become too thin, but you don't eat enough because you think you are fat
- Bulimia nervosa, involving periods of overeating followed by purging, sometimes through self-induced vomiting or using laxatives
- Binge-eating, which is out-of-control eating
Try the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator from the CDC. 
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