Causes of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
In general mankind, since the improvement of cookery, eats twice as much as nature requires.
—Benjamin Franklin,
American scientist, publisher, and diplomat There is a simple equation that explains how a person’s body maintains its weight. To maintain a steady body weight, the amount of energy a person takes in (the number [...]
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
There is strong evidence that weight loss in overweight and obese individuals decreases their risk of diseases, such as heart conditions and diabetes. The general goals of weight loss and management are to reduce body weight, prevent further weight gain, and [...]
SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Anyone who has watched an episode of Friends or The OC has seen the glorified ideal of being thin; the characters are extremely thin and ultimately many people who watch the show are inclined to want to lose weight, even if they do so [...]
The Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Epidemic
Hello. My name is Gina, I’m 17 years old, and I weigh 340 pounds (155 kg). I’ve been overweight since I was 12 years old. I used
to go to school, but I dropped out because people make fun of me. I have missed my entire time in high school because of
being [...]
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
There are health concerns associated with the overuse or abuse of any drug. Abuse can occur with any over-the-counter or prescription drug, including weight loss products. Some of those health concerns are discussed here.
Laxatives and Diuretics
Many people abuse laxatives and diuretics in [...]
Diet Pill Abuse
Diet Pill Abuse
This book has examined how diet pills work and which herbal and prescription products are most commonly used for weight loss.
Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphic syndrome may lead someone to abuse both over-the-counter and prescription diet pills. There are health and legal ramifications of diet [...]
Diet Pills: The Future
Diet Pills: The Future’
The quest for the perfect weight loss drug continues as the prevalence of obesity in the United States and other industrialized
countries rises.Why has it been so difficult for drug manufacturers to develop the “perfect” diet pill? One reason is that the causes of obesity are not [...]
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight SURGERY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight SURGERY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss When a patient is faced with severe obesity and has multiple health problems because of it, weight loss surgery might be necessary. Doctors will consider whether the person would live for another five years [...]
