C. The Bill Of Rights. The first ten amendments were proposed by Congress in 1789, at their first session; and, having received the ratification of the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, they became a part of the Constitution December 15, 1791, and are known as the Bill of Rights.
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children. Authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century.
Obesity is a serious disease with symptoms that build slowly over an extended period of time. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) define morbid obesity as: 1  Being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight. 2  Or, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater.3  Or, having a BMI of 35 or greater and one or more co-morbid conditions.he National Institutes of Health (NIH) define morbid obesity as: 1  Being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight. 2  Or, having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater. 3  Or, having a BMI of 35 or greater and one or more co-morbid conditions.