Dangers of Obesity
Posted February 16th, 2009Tze Khit questioned: Increased Health Risk of Premature DeathAccording to CDC researchers, an estimated 300,000 American deaths a year are related to obesity, but see note, below. The risk of premature death rises with increasing weight. Even moderate weight gain (10 to 20 pounds for a person of average height) increases the risk of death, [...]
Gastric Bypass , Gastric Sleeve and Lap Band Surgery: Answers to Morbid Obesity
Posted February 15th, 2009wockhosp questioned: Obesity occurs over time when you eat more calories than you use. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might tip the balance include your genetic makeup, overeating, eating high-stout foods and not being physically active. It is an accumulation of excess body stout, to an extent that [...]
How Media Drives Obesity in Children and Simple Counter Tactics
Posted February 13th, 2009Jessica Rampton questioned: One the most vital indicators of the state of health of Americans today may be the ever increasing rate of hefty and obese children. The Institute of Medicine has found that one-third of American children are either obese or at risk for obesity. The Center of Disease Control has found that, since [...]