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Cause and Effect of Obesity

Posted on August 20, 2009 by admin

cause-and-effect-of-obesity-figureCause and effect of obesity do not come simply from eating too much, while not exercising enough. But obesity is much more complicated than that. Obesity is caused when something goes very wrong with your metabolism and sets up a vicious cycle. To break this cycle of obesity, you have to first understand how your metabolism works.

Obesity can result from a minor energy imbalance, which lead to a gradual but persistent weight gain over a considerable period. Some researchers have hypothesized that energy imbalance is the result Read more …

Definition Of Obesity

Posted on August 20, 2009 by admin

definition-of-obesity-figureDefinition of obesity, obesity occurs when the weight exceeds 120% of the median weight for height.

Other definition of obesity :
1. Obesity is a state in which there is an abnormally great amount of neutral fat in the storage depot of the body. Objective measures used to estimate the degree of obesity are the table of average weights, ideal weight tables, Body Mass Index and measurement of skin fold thickness.

2. Obesity has been defined as an abnormal accumulation of body fat in proportion to body size. Overweight Read more …

Signs of Obesity

Posted on August 14, 2009 by admin

signs-of-obesity-figureSigns of obesity :
•    Increased weight
•    Thickness around the midsection
•    Obvious areas of fat deposits
•    Poor linear growth (hypothyroidism, cushing’s, prader-willi syndrome)
•    Dysmorphic features (genetic disorders, including prader-willi syndrome)
•    Acanthosis nigricans (NIDDM, insulin resistance)
•    Hirsutism and excessive acne (polycystic ovary syndrome)
•    Violaceous striae (Cushing’s syndrome)
•    Papilledema, cranial nerve VI paralysis (pseudomotor cerebri)
•    Tonsillar tenderness (Sleep apnea)
•    Abdominal tenderness (Gall bladder diseae, GERD, NAFLD)
•    Hepatomegaly (Nonalcoholic fatty liver diseae (NAFLD))
•    Underscended testicle (prader-willi syndrome)
•    Limited hip Read more …

Signs and Symptoms of Obesity

Posted on August 12, 2009 by admin

symptoms of obesity figureTo prevent obesity properly, we must know the symptoms of obesity. The prevention and management of obesity should be a priority for all, because of the considerable health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight and the health risks associated with overweight and obesity.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people are overweight, with nearly 300 million touching obesity. Various researches on obesity have concluded that due to an excessive combination of nutrient intake and a very placid and sedentary lifestyle, people are overweight Read more …

Cure Child Obesity With Child Diet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by admin

Child diet is one of method to overcome child obesity, diet and food issues for child can be very difficult but cooking can be a fun activity. Unfortunately it is not utilized as often as it should be. Yes there are dangers lurking in the kitchen so caution needs to be adhered to. Hot stoves, sharp knives, and electrical appliances are all potential hazards to the uninformed. With proper instruction and supervision the rewards are far greater than the risks.

Preparing and cooking meals as a family has many Read more …