• ABC7 Eyewitness News
    Watch Now

WATCH LIVE

Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
EDIT
Log In
WatchApps
Local News
Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
Categories
WeatherTrafficU.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
WeatherEntertainmentSportsEquity ReportCommunityPetsAutomotive
Station Info
#ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
shows
NewsmakersOur AmericaLocalish
Follow Us:
Welcome,
Your Account
Log Out

Study: California has obesity problem

kabc
By ABC7
The UCLA study found that 56 percent of the state's adults are overweight or obese. It also found of those patients, only a third of them have had a diet and nutrition discussion with their doctor.

The research suggests many physicians are too uncomfortable or lack the skills to address the issue.

More than 14 percent of California's adolescents are overweight or obese.

 

- Get more L.A. breaking news, weather, traffic and sports
- Have a news tip? Send your tips, video, or pictures

Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
TOP STORIES
Anne Heche being investigated for felony DUI after crash, LAPD says
Man babysitting grandson hit by gunfire during Arcadia standoff: Son
AG Garland says FBI filed motion to unseal Trump Mar-a-Lago warrant
Cameras catch moving company apparently dumping furniture in OC
40 people detained during raid at illegal casino in Pomona, police say
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
When to keep kids home from school: COVID, other symptoms to look for
Show More
Man, 17-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Monterey Park officer
Arcadia police officer, 2 others shot as barricaded suspect surrenders
Newsom says CA must boost water recycling, desalination
Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge
Bill Russell's No. 6 to be retired across NBA
More TOP STORIES News
ABC7 Los Angeles
  • Home
  • AccuWeather
  • Traffic
  • Local News
      Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
  • Categories
      WatchAppsU.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
  • Station Info
      #ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
  • Shows
      NewsmakersOur AmericaLocalish
  • Apps
ABC7 Los Angeles
Follow Us:
HomeWeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Los AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCalifornia
U.S. & WorldLive VideoPoliticsInvestigationsConsumerHealth & Food
#ABC7Eyewitness TipsTV ListingsABC7/ContactMeet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 Shop
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Children's Privacy Policy
  • Your California Privacy Rights
  • Terms of Use
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Public Inspection File
  • FCC Applications
Privacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour California Privacy Rights
Terms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC Applications
Copyright © 2022 KABC Television, LLC. All Rights Reserved.