Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can involve an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, excess fluids such as water or other factors.

Weight gain is an increase in weight in the body. This can involve an increase in muscle, fat, excess fluids such as water or other factors. Weight gain can ...

Weight management strategies most often focus on achieving healthy weights through slow but steady weight loss, followed by maintenance of an ideal body weight.

Failure to thrive (FTT), also known as weight faltering or faltering growth, indicates insufficient weight gain or absence of appropriate physical growth in ...

People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m; the range 25–30 ...

The term "Freshman 15" is an expression commonly used in the United States and Canada to refer to weight gain during a student's first year in college.

Sleep and weight is the association between the amount of sleep an individual obtains and the weight of that individual. Numerous studies have demonstrated ...

Set point theory explains why it is difficult for dieters to maintain weight loss over time, as calorie restriction may become less effective or more difficult ...

Weight loss in individuals who are overweight or obese can reduce health risks, increase fitness, and may delay the onset of diabetes.