It was closed by the BRAC Commission in the 1990s and is now the headquarters for the Virginia National Guard. In May 2014 the U.S. Department of State selected Fort Pickett as the site of their Foreign Affairs Security Training Center, which will train 8,000 to 10,000 students a year, many of them diplomats.
Medical problems commonly resulting from untreated morbid obesity include the following: 1  Diabetes. 2  Hypertension. 3  Heart disease. 4  Stroke. Certain cancers, including breast and colon. 5  Depression. Osteoarthritis.
Obesity and morbid obesity are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. A healthy lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and regular exercise are important for preventing obesity. Diet and Exercise. People who are morbidly obese should avoid âfadâ diets and focus instead on changing eating behaviors. Recommendations include: