title: Variables related to obesity and body fat: avenues to change.
abstract: Obesity and overweight constitute major health concerns in this country today. This article provides a description of the terms overweight and obese, variables contributing to diet and exercise adherence, and practice implications for nurse practitioners.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009765:Obesity / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015431:Weight Loss