Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The inflammation is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, usually due to an injury to your abdomen, an underlying medical condition, or a treatment device, such as a dialysis catheter or feeding tube.
Obesity is common, serious and costly. More than one-third of U.S. adults (34.9% or 78.6 million) are obese. Adult Obesity Facts.
A Healthy Amount of Calories. Eating too much or too little can have dire consequences for your health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of U.S. adults aged 20 or older who are overweight rose to 35.1 percent in 2012.