Health Problems Associated With Obesity
A person whose weighs 20 percent more than his or her ideal weight is considered obese. One hears of people passing away due to heart attacks, diabetes or kidney failure; but rarely does one hear that someone has died of obesity. Read more
The New Villains In The Battle Against Weight Gain And Obesity
Appetite and hunger cravings seem to be the new villains in the battle against weight gain and obesity. Nutritional supplement companies, pharmaceutical companies and many new diet books are all targeting these as the primary factors to weight gain. Read more
10 Things That May Happen If You Don’t Lose The Extra Fat
Obesity is a disease prevalent in both developing and developed countries. Overweight and obesity are now so common that they are replacing the more traditional public health concerns such as under nutrition and infectious diseases as some of the most significant contributors to ill health. Read more
Do School-Based Obesity Interventions Work?
In light of the increasing number of overweight and obese kids, demand and focus on obesity interventions aimed at school kids is increasing. Read more
Childhood Obesity Huge Burden On Child’s Body
The Washington Post is publishing a spectacularly good and important series on childhood obesity this week. Read more
Family Approach To Obesity Helps Fighting Childhood Obesity
The key to keeping kids of all ages at a healthy weight and overcoming childhood obesity is taking a whole-family approach. It’s the “practice what you preach” mentality. Make eating healthy and exercise a family affair. Read more