by Fellowship of the Rich Today, public awareness is increasingly focusing on childhood obesity and the health risks associated with such a devastating issue. It is certainly no secret that obesity in children has quickly grown into a serious problem, and it is now referred to as a nationwide epidemic. What’s more, today’s obese children [...] Read more »
Extreme or Morbid Obesity
by Joe_13 Types There are two types of obesity: Android obesity and Gynecoid obesity. Android obesity or male-pattern is typically seen in obese males when the waist is bigger around than the hips (apple-shaped). In gynecoid obesity, the hips are larger (pear-shaped). Signs Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool used to find out if [...] Read more »
Is Obesity Really a Problem? (Part 2 ) Obesity What Causes It?
by jbelluch The tendency of some who have no problem with weight is to view overweight and obese people judgementally and dismiss them as individuals with weak willpower and poor motivation. But is the problem that simple? Are obese people necessarily indolent individuals who avoid any physical exercise? Or in many cases are there [...] Read more »
Can Obesity Make Asthma Worse?
by Transportation for America Obesity and asthma are growing in the modern world. American Academy of Allergy for asthma and has stated that around 300 million people all over the world suffer from asthma, with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. It has also stated that the prevalence of asthma increased 75% during the [...] Read more »
Health Risks of Childhood Obesity
by JoeInSouthernCA Obesity is a medical condition in which the human body weight is greater than healthy limits. It is defined by BMI (Body Mass Index). It is mainly caused by accumulation of excess body fat and it can have a huge negative impact on health. This is mainly due to consumption of high calorie [...] Read more »
Protect Children From Obesity With Yoga
by USDAgov Excess accumulation of fats causes obesity. Obesity is threatening the modern fast food world with ever growing serious consequences. It is not only a frightening problem restricted only to the adults, but it is a shocking fact that more and more children are growing obese and are facing more dangerous health hazards. The [...] Read more »
Obesity- Weight Gain
by Spree2010 Obesity is a state of excess adipose tissue mass. It can also be defined as a progressive disease with excess fat accumulation which has multiple consequences. It is associated with the accumulation of adipose tissue in the body that is excessive for an individual’s height, weight, gender & race to an extent that it [...] Read more »
The Cold Hard Facts About Childhood Obesity
by JoeInSouthernCA While childhood obesity is certainly a recognized issue in today’s society, when one takes a look at some of the cold hard facts associated with childhood obesity it is difficult not to be outwardly shocked. One of the most shocking statistics can be identified in how many children are overweight today; in the United [...] Read more »
How to Measure Obesity
by alykat Doctors define obesity as a medical condition where excessive fat has accumulated on the body, that it is causing adverse effect on a person. Wherein, it may lead to several health problems, and reduce a person’s life expectancy. Amongst the diseases incorporated with obesity are type 2 diabetes, breathing difficulties, becoming less active, [...] Read more »
Reduce Obesity Through Weight Loss Diets
by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Dem On the whole overweight and obesity are having the equivalent meaning. Obese persons are referred to as ‘Man Mountain’ for the reason that of their obesity and chubbiness. Their abdomen gives the impression of a drum. Obesity means overweight. The best weight loss diets are fruits. [...] Read more »