Sixty-five percent of adults and more than one-third of high school students in South Carolina are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese increases the risk for developing other chronic conditions and diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, arthritis, sleep apnea and depression.

Getting to your ideal weight and maintaining it can reduce your risk of developing these diseases. We know that weight maintenance is difficult, so Prevention Partners offers a variety of resources to help you manage your diet and exercise.