Gulf of Guinea. Gulf of Guinea, part of the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean off the western African coast, extending westward from Cap LÃ³pez, near the Equator, to Cape Palmas at longitude 7Â° west. Its major tributaries include the Volta and Niger rivers.
Being overweight has a clear association with important health problems, and even modest weight loss has important health benefits, said Walter Willett, an expert on nutrition and health at the Harvard School of Public Health. To tell people it doesn't matter is really misleading. It does make a difference.
A healthy weight for girls. 1  You may have heard a lot about overweight and obesity lately. That's because in the United States, 1 out of 3 young people weigh more than they should. 2  A person who is overweight weighs more than is considered healthy. A person who is obese has even more extra weight.