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Obesity What Is The Solution

Author: Olowole Jetro Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 31-07-2006 | Comments: 0 | Views: 117 | Rating:  (57) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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OBESITY WHAT IS THE SOLUTION
What Is Obesity?
In simplest terms, obesity is being seriously overweight because of excess fat.
Obesity What Causes It
The tendency of some who have no problem with weight is to view overweight and obese people judgmentally and dismiss them as individual with weak will power and poor motivation. But is the problem that simple?
Heredity? Environment? Or Both?
The book Food Fight states: "there has long been debate pitting genetics versus environment in the genesis of obesity." The source continues: "The genetics of obesity has been studied for decades.... Much research has now been done on human genes and obesity. Sophisticated techniques are being used to identify genes that predispose people to weight gain and to diseases like diabetes. In scientific parlance, 25 percent to 40 percent of the variability in population body weight can be explained by genes." This means that a major factor in obesity is still the person's life-style. Genes may set the stage for obesity or overweight, but your body weight ultimately is determined by your diet and physical activity. Over the long term, eating excess calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle or a combination of both can leads to obesity.
Dangers of Obesity
Obesity can lead to severe health problems. It can lead to type 2 diabetes even in young people who are obese. And this can result in one becoming infirm i.e. blind, amputated and others.
Experts say that those who are "pear-shaped," carrying extra fat at the hips, may be healthier than those who are "apple shaped," having fat distributed around the abdominal organs (especially if the waist exceeds 89 to 101 centimeters). Why? Because "fat in your abdomen increases your risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer," says the book Mayo Clinic on Healthy Weight.
So what is the solution for the millions of adults and children worldwide who are overweight and in danger of serious health complications? Is there an effective remedy?
Obesity What Is The Solution
Certain diets that concentrate on eliminating carbohydrates and increasing the intake of protein (meats) can lead to weight loss. However, they say that over the long haul there can be negative effects like excessive iron level in the blood, kidney problems, and constipation. If you are considering a low carbohydrate diet, be sure to consult a doctor first.
Exercise burns calories, and the predominant question for someone who wants to lose weight should be, each day am l burning up more calories that l am taking in? Otherwise you will surely gain weight.
While these are more preventive, is surgery the best solution? The Mayo Clinic Health Letter suggests: "Surgery for obesity is generally recommended only for people between the ages of 18 and 65 with a body mass index over 40 whose obesity is creating a serious medical risk."
However, to lose weight some have tried these tips:
1. Be aware of the calories in what you are eating and drinking. Drinks can be a major source oif calories, especially sweetened juices. Alcoholic drinks are also high in calories. And beware of those widely advertised soft drinks. Check the calorie count on the label. You might be shocked.
2. Avoid temptation. If chips, chocolates, or cookies are on hand, you will inevitably eat them! Replace them with low-calorie snacks, such as apples, carrots, whole-grain wafers.
3. Have a snack or an appetizer before eating a meal. It will take the edge off your appetite and may make you eat less.
4. Don't eat everything put in front of you. Be selectve. Reject what you know will give you too much calories.
5. Slow down. Why hurry? Enjoy your meal by noticing what you are eating - the colors, the flavors, the interaction of foods. Listen to the body signal that say, "l am full. I don't need any more."
6. Stop eating before you feel full.
7. Restaurants in some countries are notorious for serving excessive portions. Leave half of your food behind, ior share the plate with someone else.
8. Desserts are not essential to complete a meal. It is better to finish off with fruit or another low-calorie item.
But before going for this surgical operation or before using this tips you can start reducing weight today. It is worth it. For more information why not consider this proved solution. To get this solution send a blank email to jetisco@sendfree.com
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So, as an overweight child or adult, what are your choices? Lose weight or lose years of life? Email
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