Obesity
What are the odds you will become overweight?
Obesity Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- Support Groups
- References
Definition
Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a much higher amount of body fat than lean muscle mass. Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese. Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight or with a BMI greater than 40 is considered morbidly obese.
Causes
Rates of obesity are climbing. The percentage of children who are overweight has doubled in the last 20 years. The percentage of adolescents who are obese has tripled in the last 20 years. Consuming more calories than you burn leads to being overweight and, eventually, obesity. The body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be ...
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Web Results
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Obesity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected. [1] It is commonly defined as a ...
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Obesity and Overweight: Introduction | DNPAO | CDC
Oct 24, 2008 ... Overweight and Obesity, Trends, Contributing Factors, Health Consequences, Economic Consequences, State-Based Programs, Recommendations.
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The Obesity Society
The Obesity Society promotes research, education, and advocacy to better understand, prevent, and treat obesity and improve the lives of those affected.
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Official Site: The Obesity Society
Wikipedia: Obesity
KidsHealth: Obesity
Obesity stems from consuming more calories then the body is able to break down.
When an obese person sheds 5 to 10 percent of their body weight, their chances...
Encyclopedia: Obesity
News
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Obesity fuels fears of faster diabetes rise
The prevalence of diabetes worldwide will far outstrip even the sharp increase currently projected unless rising trends of obesity are controlled, health experts said on Saturday.
Nov 29, 2008
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Persistent Pollutant May Promote Obesity
Tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity, according to an article in the December issue of BioScience. The chemical is used in antifouling paints for boats,...
Dec 01, 2008
Parenting Advice
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Family Fitness--Raising The Fitness Bar
... cus on their own fitness needs, and with the obesity epidemic reaching monumental proporti ...
Forum Search
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Obesity In America: The % of Obesity in Your State...
out all about the rise of obesity from '85 to the present, what your state is doing or not doing to curb it and methods to treat it. Good stuff. Some other good links: Recent Obesity News 40
Jul 26, 2006
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Why Has Obesity Gotten Worse Over The Years?
despite not identifying actually why obesity has gotten worse, it was a good video the obesity rates will be significantly lower than an average population aged 40. Does...
Jul 21, 2008
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Childhood Obesity
something. Jack Jack Truman Director/Producer Obesity: the Acceptable Sin 1 out of every 5 children are obese. 40% of children in household families are obese. We have to do
Jun 13, 2008
FAQs
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What is Obesity?
According to the American Obesity Association, obesity is a disease. Some people are more susceptible to obesity than others.
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Is obesity treatable?
In the majority of cases obesity is treatable. A few examples: Lower calorie diet More movement Changed eating behaviour Supporting medication Obesity surgery
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Is obesity such a problem?
Obesity can result in cruciate ligament rupture and knee arthritis. If your dog is overweight, the recovery time will be much longer. Obesity also increases the risk of injury to ...
Question and Answer
Obesity???
I would like to know where I can find an entire list of every single...
I would like to know where I can find an entire list of every single...
I don't know where there is a list, but here are a few I know: 1. Diabetes 2. Hyperlipidemia 3. Blood circulation diseases like arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, and palsy 4. Skin...
Asked by steventan_12 - 6 months ago
Can excessive masturbation may lead to obesity or kidney problems ?
Few people are addicted to exessive masturbation. Say around twice or thrice a day. Can...
Few people are addicted to exessive masturbation. Say around twice or thrice a day. Can...
How much masturbation are you talking about ? If you don't get up off your butt from staring at the porn online you might get a little larger. Kidney problems...
Asked by swanand p - 1 month ago
Question & Answer
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Is obesity immoral?
No. It's a medical condition Making extremely cruel comments and/or jokes about it might qualify. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity...
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Can I poke your obesity?
Sure, if you can find it! I've been looking for WEEKS!...
Videos
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Child Obesity Worries
Watch this video about child obesity on HowStuffWorks. Since Christmas 2006, Connor McCreaddie has managed to lose some weight (he was more than 200lbs.) following an intensive exercise program and trying to eat healthy food....
Audiobooks
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Charlie Rose Science Series Vol. II
Author: Charlie Rose
Price: $7.95
The Charlie Rose Science Series is an exploration of the advances being made in scientific research, their contribution to our understanding of the world around us, and how these breakthroughs may be applied to improving...
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The Boy with the Lightning Feet (Unabridged)
Author: Sally Gardner
Price: $7.62
Timmy Twinkle is chubby. That means he gets bullied at school and hasn't any friends. He longs to play football, but he's hopeless at games....
Audio Clips & Podcasts
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obesity-regulation
Album: The University of Chicago Law School
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Obesity & Asthma
Album: WHSC HealthBytes
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Obesity & Asthma
Album: WHSC HealthBytes
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Obesity Enzyme Interview
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Basic Stretches Slide Show
Stretching is an essential part of exercise; learn the basics with this helpful slide show.
Blood Sugar Slide Show
For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.
Documents
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Polychlorinated Biphenyl-77 Induces Adipocyte Differentiation and Proinflammatory Adipokines and Promotes...
Obesity, an inflammatory condition linked to cardiovascular disease, is associated with expansion of adipose tissue. Highly...
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India is the Destination for Obesity Cure
This article describes about the Obesity Surgery -the management of the condition. Further it explores...
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David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding - Eat This Not That!...
Shares nutritional information that addresses growing trends in childhood weight disorders, providing advice on how to make informed choices while grocery shopping or dining out, in a guide that lists top-selected chain restaurants, popular "healthy"...
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Michael T. Murray - 5-Htp: The Natural Way to Overcome...
One of today's leading authorities on natural medicine offers a comprehensive guide to 5-HTP, the new supplement for treating serotonin-related disorders, including depression, obesity, and insomnia.
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Arguably the most serious issue facing the food industry is what is now widely recognized as an epidemic in obesity. Drawing on the expertise of some of the world's leading experts in this area, Food,...
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Health Check: Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Weight loss surgery is not for everyone. Figure out if you might be a candidate for weight loss surgery with this test.