Obesity
How Big Of A Problem Is Obesity In America?
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Obesity is a serious issue in the United States. In fact, many experts believe it has become a nationwide epidemic. The incidence of obesity among American adults has increased dramatically in recent years. For instance, in 1991, only 12% of adults were obese. But by the year 2001, almost 21 percent of American adults were obese.
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Obesity
article syndicated from NWHIC
Overweight and obesity are defined using a tool called Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is a way of estimating total body fat for most people. The easiest way to find out your BMI is to use a BMI table for adults (see below). There is also a handy BMI calculator at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's web site (see resources at the end of this FAQ). To find your BMI, you need to know your height and your weight.
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Defining Overweight and Obesity
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Results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2000 indicate that an estimated 64 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.
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Overweight and Obesity Frequently Asked Questions
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In 1999–2000, an estimated 30% of U.S adults aged 20 years and older — nearly 59 million people — were obese, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
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Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?
article syndicated from NIDDK
If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop certain health problems. You can improve your health by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds.
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Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity
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Nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and 30.5 percent are obese, according to data from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). This article presents statistics on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S., as well as their disease, mortality, and economic costs. To understand these statistics, it is necessary to know how overweight and obesity are defined and measured. This article also explains why statistics from different sources may not match.
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Online Weight Loss - Fact or Farce?
By Jim Foster
Over the past 5 years, online weight loss programs have become increasingly popular. One such Internet-only weight loss program claims to have over 1.2 million members in it's database. We are seeing more and more companies creating an Internet presence to assist with weight loss.
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Scales Are For Fish, Not Weight Loss
By Dr. Jeff Banas
Contrary to common belief, your weight is not really the indicator of a weight problem - the actual percentage of body fat is the true indicator. You need to know what percent of you is actually FAT. How are you going to monitor your weight loss if you do not know what percent of your body is fat, before you begin your program?
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Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
article syndicated from NIDDK
Choosing a weight-loss program may be a difficult task. You may not know what to look for in a weight-loss program or what questions to ask. This article can help you make an informed decision about joining a program.
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America Health Watch
By Daryl Dudley
America loves fast food. Last year, consumers spent billions of dollars on the hamburger industry alone. Corporate giants such as McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King all boast of multi-million dollar incomes each year.
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Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severe Obesity
article syndicated from NIDDK
evere obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery is the best option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.
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Medical Care for Obese Patients
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Approximately 30 percent of adults in the United States are obese, up from 15 percent 2 decades ago. As prevalence rates continue to rise, most health care providers can expect to encounter obese patients in their practices. This article offers practical tips for overcoming the challenges unique to providing optimal care to patients who are obese, independent of weight loss treatment.
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Understanding Adult Obesity
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More than 60 percent of Americans aged 20 years and older are overweight. One-quarter of American adults are also obese, putting them at increased health risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some forms of cancer.
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HHS Tackles Obesity
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The CDC estimates that 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are overweight--almost double the rate of two decades ago. Overweight and obesity disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority populations and people of lower socioeconomic status. The total economic cost of obesity in the United States is about $117 billion per year, including more than $50 billion in avoidable medical costs.
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Weight Loss Stress
Syndicated from Diets Reviews.com
The competitive world we live in puts much pressure on us leading to stress. This stress could be personal or professional but it has one major effect on the body: weight gain. Yes, stress adds to the weight, creates weight loss stress, and makes us feel worse as a result. Thus, stress and weight share a direct relationship. More stress leads to more weight, and the cycle of weight loss stress becomes a vicious circle.
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Overweight and Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains
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A report issued in December titled The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity outlines strategies that communities can use in helping to address the problems. Options include requiring physical education at all school grades, providing more healthy food options on school campuses, and providing safe and accessible recreational facilities for residents of all ages.
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Overweight - Answering Your Critics
By Trevor Johnson
There are those that walk amongst us who have followed all the advice, diligently dieted and exercised with genuine effort for long periods of time, yet still fail to lose their excess weight.
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FAT LOSS: The Truth on Fat Loss and How to Achieve It!
By Mandy Gibbons
This morning I conducted a search engine "search" on the word fat loss. "Fat Loss" and "Fat Loss Supplements", being the most popular keywords, came up with a combined 1800 links, in one search engine. I went to the next search engine I ran a word count on "fat loss" rather than a link count. The results came up as 46106! WOW! Why is it that fat loss / losing body fat related information and products are so much in demand, yet obesity and being overweight are on the up and up, and are actually at the highest rate ever. With the health and fitness industry booming it seems absurd that this is occurring. Doesn't it?
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Confessions From A Fat Doctor
By Dr. Jeff Banas
I never intended to get fat! I am not exactly sure how it happened, but there I was a 6'2" thirty-four year old pushing close to 270 pounds. My cholesterol was high, my triclecrides were high, and my blood pressure was high. I was on a direct course for developing diabetes, increased risk of heart disease, increased risk of cancer, and a ton of other diseases related to obesity.
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Obesity Weight Loss Supplements
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Obesity is increasing worldwide. And while many people recognize that lifestyle changes are a prerequisite for successful long-term weight loss, there is a large demand for weight loss supplements that can aid us in the process. There are numerous obesity weight loss supplements in the marketplace, but not all of them are actually useful to those looking to lose weight and keep it off.
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The Health Risks of Obesity
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Being obese is more than just potentially embarrassing and uncomfortable. There are also numerous health risks involved with obesity as well. Learn more about these potential health risks associated with obesity.
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A Look at the Causes of Obesity
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Obesity is a serious disease characterized by a person having a bodyweight that exceeds normal levels. Unfortunately, it has become quite widespread throughout the United States over the past several years, with approximately 2/3 of the population being considered overweight. But, what are the causes of obesity and why do some people seem more prone to it than others?
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