URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Click on the links below to learn more about how to prevent cardiovascular disease. Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease Diet and Cardiovascular Disease Components of Food Cholesterol in the Blood Calculating Calories and Fat Grams Determining Your Body Mass Index Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Overview of Obesity Treatment of Obesity Obesity Treatment Overview Medical Treatment for Obesity Surgical Treatment for Obesity Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery Maintaining Weight Loss Preventing Obesity Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program Designing an Exercise Program Risks of Physical Inactivity