Knowledge is power. In this section, we hope to empower you with a better understanding of obesity — What it is and what causes it.
	Education

	What is Obesity?
	How is Obesity Measured? AOA's National Campaign of Obesity Education
	Causes of Obesity
	Genes, Environment, and Behavior
	Global Obesity
	How Many People in the U.S. are Overweight or Obese? Obesity Around the World How Does Obesity Affect Specific Populations?
	Health Effects
	AOA Works to Recognize Obesity as a Disease