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Fast Food and Obesity � What’s the Truth

Opinions vary on just how fast food and obesity are connected, but the general consensus is that too much of anything is not healthy For most medical and nutrition experts, this certainly applies to the types of food US citizens increasingly rely on As people live an increasingly mobile lifestyle, in which home-cooked meals and family conversation are less important than before, ready-to-eat f.....More on Obesity

Causes of Obesity � Many and Varied

Before we can address the causes of obesity, we have to understand what obesity really is Obesity is simply “increased body weight due to excessive accumulation of fat” Humans and other mammals must have a natural energy reserve stored in the fatty tissue We need a certain amount of fat as stored energy and for insulating the body However, this condition can increase to the point where it .....More on Obesity

When Does It Become Childhood Obesity

Researchers and other medical personnel have, in recent years, uncovered most of the factors that lead to childhood obesity At the top of the list of contributing factors are: • Diet • Lack of exercise • Family environment • Genetics In fact, one of the most important factors contributing to childhood obesity may be family habits and the home environment, according to infor.....More on Obesity

Thinking About Obesity in America

Why is obesity in America a particular concern for those in the medical field Don’t they know that, in the past, some people saw plumpness as attractive Obesity, in some cultures, was also connected to fertility in females Even today, many societies around the world see a larger, well-fed person as a symbol of financial success While plumpness and being well fed may indeed be an indicati.....More on Obesity

Obesity Statistics � What Do The Numbers Say

A long, complex study may be necessary for us to really understand obesity statistics Simply put, humans and other mammals have a natural energy reserve stored in fatty tissue However, this condition can increase to the point where it becomes a health concern Basically, we need a certain amount of fat as stored energy and for insulating the body But too much fat can lead to serious health prob.....More on Obesity

Many Factors Influence Teen Obesity

Medical professionals, parents, teachers, coaches and others now believe that teen obesity may be reaching epidemic proportions While the increase in the number of obese teens is a great concern, the added attention has led to identification of habits and lifestyles that may be at the root of the problem Even a brief look at the subject of teen obesity uncovers several factors that are consi.....More on Obesity

Knowing What Obesity Really Is

A wise man once said that a person couldn’t battle an enemy and win unless the person knows the enemy well This sound advice could also apply to an increasingly important health condition known as obesity As with most subjects, it is best to begin by defining the term and condition we are interested in The dictionary definition of obesity states that it is simply “increased body weight .....More on Obesity

What Is Obesity It’s Simple and Complex

What is obesity It is simply “increased body weight due to excessive accumulation of fat” Even knowing that much can help those who are concerned about the condition But the subject is far more complex than a quick dictionary definition If we want to answer the question, “What is obesity” we may want to ask first: What is fat, the thing we have too much of Fat, or adipose tissue .....More on Obesity

Obesity Help � Where Do We Go

There are literally hundreds of places to go for obesity help Many of these resources offer high-quality, professional experience for those who realize that being obese is unhealthy But as with all medical conditions and health risks, no one should commit to a life-changing program without the advice of a trusted doctor or without the support of family and friends When an individual decides .....More on Obesity

Obesity Surgery � A Last Resort

If a specially designed diet or exercise plan is not successful for an obese individual, obesity surgery may be the correct option The correct surgery in the right situation can be a life-saving decision But most medical professionals and counselors will advise this path only as a last resort The World Health Organization notes that a person is obese if there is accumulation of fatty tissue .....More on Obesity

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﻿Fast Food and Obesity � What’s the Truth

﻿Causes of Obesity � Many and Varied

﻿When Does It Become Childhood Obesity

﻿Thinking About Obesity in America

﻿Obesity Statistics � What Do The Numbers Say

﻿Many Factors Influence Teen Obesity

﻿Knowing What Obesity Really Is

﻿What Is Obesity It’s Simple and Complex

﻿Obesity Help � Where Do We Go

﻿Obesity Surgery � A Last Resort