Obesity

Obesity

A community portal about Obesity with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point... [more]

A community portal about Obesity with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point where it is a risk factor for certain health conditions or increased mortality. Obesity develops from the interaction of individual biology and the environment. Excessive body weight has been shown to predispose to various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis. Obesity is both an individual clinical condition and is increasingly viewed as a serious public health problem.


WARNING: Always consult a doctor before starting any new, radical diet that promises extreme results fast. Studies show that the best way to lose weight is by eating healthy and exercising. Losing large amounts of body weight in short periods of time has been proven to strain the organs and is generally not advised.
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Did you know that you can use your waist as a pretty good indicator of your overall health status even if you have never stepped on a scale or measured your own height? Read on to see how you can use your waist measurement as an indicator of your health status. Although you cannot use your waist size to produce an absolute body fat percentage, the waist does, in fact, provide good information regarding the location of your body fat. Knowing where most of your body fat is located, along with your body mass index (BMI), allows you to determine whether or not you ... Read Full Story
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Browse > Home / EDUCATION , Food-Nutrition , Health and Fitness , Lifestyle , PRESS RELEASE , URBAN AUDIENCE / WHY WEIGHT! Funfit’s Heart-Healthy After-School Drop-off Program Comes to DC Area August 7, 2009 The Only Fitness & Wellness Afterschool Programs For Kids 5-13 Created By a Childhood Obesity Expert WASHINGTON, D.C. ( RPRN ) 8/07/2009 – Parents concerned not only with quality after-school programs but their kids’ health, now have Funfit to turn to, as a trusted partner to assist them in their quest to not only raise healthy children but set them on a lifelong health path. Celia Kibler , a childhood ... Read Full Story
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Childhood obesity in children and teens who are considered overweight or clinically obese is on the rise, according to research studies on the prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents in the U.S. Child obesity statistics speak for themselves, with the term “childhood obesity epidemic” creating concern for parents and health officials, as well as city and state government officials searching for ways to reduce and even prevent obesity in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over nine million kids and teens between the ages of 6-19 years of age have been diagnosed as being overweight or morbidly ... Read Full Story
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Browse > Home / Article-byline , Excite News , Featured , GOOGLE NEWS , Health and Fitness , SPORT NEWS , Travel- Tourism / Washington’s Childhood Obesity Epidemic; Challenges, Treatments and Prevention May 8, 2009 Fitness Centers Around the DC Area Tackle Obesity Just In Time for May, the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month By Janine Theriault, staff writer WASHINGTON,( RPRN ) 5/08/09 - The old maxim “there is no time like the presentâ€? is particularly applicable to the epidemic of childhood obesity this month, as new studies highlight yet more concerns for the health of the nation’s children and we enter into ... Read Full Story
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Browse > Home / Article-byline , Excite News , Featured , GOOGLE NEWS , Health and Fitness , SPORT NEWS , Travel- Tourism / Washington’s Childhood Obesity Epidemic; Challenges, Treatments and Prevention May 6, 2009 Fitness Centers Around the DC Area Tackle Obesity Just In Time for May, the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month By Janine Theriault, staff writer WASHINGTON,( RPRN ) 5/06/09 - The old maxim “there is no time like the presentâ€? is particularly applicable to the epidemic of childhood obesity this month, as new studies highlight yet more concerns for the health of the nation’s children and we enter into ... Read Full Story
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Re: “Denial increasingly fights against trend in obesity,” Nov. 2 Fitness story. Your article makes the point that most people don’t believe they are overweight when in reality they are. I’m not downplaying the need for controlling one’s diet and fitness; however, the use of the “body mass index” (BMI) as a guide to determining “overweightness” [...]  
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Banning food advertising in children’s television programs and eating more meals as a family are just two of the ideas state officials are suggesting to combat the state’s obesity epidemic.  
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Children’s Hospital is leading the charge against childhood obesity, a problem that is impacting more and more families across the country. Experts from The Children’s Hospital offer a pediatric perspective on proactive steps parents can take to ensure their children maintain nutritious diets and healthy, active lifestyles. Key Facts: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than nine...  
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Eight-year-old children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI than those who seldom drink milk. This is not the case for children who often drink medium-fat or low-fat milk. This is one conclusion of a thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.  
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Pericardial fat a better predictor of CHD than BMIOCTOBER 23, 2009 | Lisa NainggolanWinston-Salem, NC- A new study has shown that fat around the heart—so-called pericardial fat—predicts coronary heart disease (CHD) independent of conventional risk factors [1].In fact, pericardial fat may be a better predictor of an individual's future risk of CHD than either body-mass index (BMI) or waist circumference, say Dr Jingzhong Ding (Wake Forest...  
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While the body mass index (BMI) has been a popular yardstick for deciding who is at risk of obesity-related diseases because of their weight, since it is essentially a measure of density, identifying 'under-' and 'over-weight' risk groups, a more sophisticated approach than BMI is needed, says a new study. read more  
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued effort to keep screening for childhood obesity at the forefront, Anthem Blue Cross' State Sponsored Business launched an innovative on-line Body Mass Index (BMI) training course featuring a virtual BMI wheel and web-based interactive practice sessions to help provide hands-on experience.  
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Background: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between 16 specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 8 obesity-related genes and overall and cause-specific mortality. We also examined the associations between the SNPs and body mass index (BMI) and change in BMI over time. Methods: Data were analyzed from 9,919 individuals who participated in two large community-based cohort studies conducted in Washington County...  
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SAN ANTONIO - In cities across the United States, those affected by obesity are walking to raise awareness of this disease. San Antonio and local lead sponsor the Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (“BMI of Texas”) are set to host their event this Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the  
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The amount of calories that an individual will typically devour at a fast food restaurant is an obvious connection between childhood obesity and fast food. If a child is active enough to burn the extra calories it might not be a problem ...  
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