| OBESITY PREVENTION METHODS 2007 |
Majority of us are getting fatter; we're putting on the
pounds at a rapid rate. More than 60% of American
adults are overweight.
People who are overweight or obese are more likely to
develop cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, gallbladder
diseases and joint problems. Carrying extra weight
implies carrying extra risks for certain types of cancers
including endometrial, breast, prostate and colon cancers.
According to most experts' suggestions, if we can make
smart choices about our diet and beengaged in physical
activities, we can have better chance to lose weight, or
even prevent obesity.
First, we need to know what overweight is.
Overweight refers to an excess of body weight, but not
necessarily body fat. Obesity means an excessively high
proportion of body fat. Our doctors use BMI (body mass index)
to determine if we are overweight or obese. In general, men
with a waist of more than 40 inches around and women with a
waist of 35 inches or more are at risk for health problems.
Most people lose weight successfully by adopt weight-control
behaviors. The weight-control behaviors include eating a
low-calorie, low-fat diets, engagement in physical activities.
Should we skip breakfast? No, we'll feel very hungry by the
end of the day, we eat much more at dinner and intake more
excessive calories.
We should have a balanced meals. We still can eat pork chops
and steaks. BUT, we need to keep the portions small. We
should monitor our daily calorie intake and set a realistic goals.
Remember reducing dietary fat alone without reducing calories
will not lead to weight loss. Keep our intake of saturated fat,
trans fat (from fried vegetable oils), and cholesterol as low as
possible. These will increase our LDL and lower our HDL. Cut
the amount of crackers, cookies, candies, snack foods, fried
and baked foods. Limit our use of beverages, most are high in
added sugars.
Can we lose 5 lbs in a day? Yes, we can if we have diarrhea
(just joking). If we really lose 5 lbs in a day by taking certain
weight-loss medicines or supplements, we'll gain back these 5
lbs easily. A weight loss of 0.5 to 2 lbs a week is usually safe.
We should achieve this goal by decreasing the calories intake
or/and increasing the calories used.
Use the food label intelligently. We can use the information
to count the calorie intake. Cut the amount of calorie intake
gradually.
Increase Physical Activity. Physical activity decreases the risk
of dying form coronary heart disease and reduces the risks of
diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Definitely, this will
burn the calorie and accelate the weight loss.
We should lose weight by exercise, diet (i.e. eating plan)
together with supplements (if needed).
Please, remember that the ideal BMI is 25. Being too thin may
lead to medical complications such as infertility and
osteoporosis. Steve Bloomfield, the Eating Disorders
Association considers anorexia and bulimia as diseases. [2]
MOTIVATE YOURSELF FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Low Glycemic Index Diet for Weight Loss
WEIGHT-LOSS PILLS (PRESCRIPTION)
Obesity as an inflammatory disease
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[2] British charity issues anorexia Internet warning Reuters Sat Jan 6
pounds at a rapid rate. More than 60% of American
adults are overweight.
People who are overweight or obese are more likely to
develop cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, gallbladder
diseases and joint problems. Carrying extra weight
implies carrying extra risks for certain types of cancers
including endometrial, breast, prostate and colon cancers.
According to most experts' suggestions, if we can make
smart choices about our diet and beengaged in physical
activities, we can have better chance to lose weight, or
even prevent obesity.
First, we need to know what overweight is.
Overweight refers to an excess of body weight, but not
necessarily body fat. Obesity means an excessively high
proportion of body fat. Our doctors use BMI (body mass index)
to determine if we are overweight or obese. In general, men
with a waist of more than 40 inches around and women with a
waist of 35 inches or more are at risk for health problems.
Most people lose weight successfully by adopt weight-control
behaviors. The weight-control behaviors include eating a
low-calorie, low-fat diets, engagement in physical activities.
Should we skip breakfast? No, we'll feel very hungry by the
end of the day, we eat much more at dinner and intake more
excessive calories.
We should have a balanced meals. We still can eat pork chops
and steaks. BUT, we need to keep the portions small. We
should monitor our daily calorie intake and set a realistic goals.
Remember reducing dietary fat alone without reducing calories
will not lead to weight loss. Keep our intake of saturated fat,
trans fat (from fried vegetable oils), and cholesterol as low as
possible. These will increase our LDL and lower our HDL. Cut
the amount of crackers, cookies, candies, snack foods, fried
and baked foods. Limit our use of beverages, most are high in
added sugars.
Can we lose 5 lbs in a day? Yes, we can if we have diarrhea
(just joking). If we really lose 5 lbs in a day by taking certain
weight-loss medicines or supplements, we'll gain back these 5
lbs easily. A weight loss of 0.5 to 2 lbs a week is usually safe.
We should achieve this goal by decreasing the calories intake
or/and increasing the calories used.
Use the food label intelligently. We can use the information
to count the calorie intake. Cut the amount of calorie intake
gradually.
Increase Physical Activity. Physical activity decreases the risk
of dying form coronary heart disease and reduces the risks of
diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers. Definitely, this will
burn the calorie and accelate the weight loss.
We should lose weight by exercise, diet (i.e. eating plan)
together with supplements (if needed).
Please, remember that the ideal BMI is 25. Being too thin may
lead to medical complications such as infertility and
osteoporosis. Steve Bloomfield, the Eating Disorders
Association considers anorexia and bulimia as diseases. [2]
MOTIVATE YOURSELF FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Low Glycemic Index Diet for Weight Loss
WEIGHT-LOSS PILLS (PRESCRIPTION)
Obesity as an inflammatory disease
HOME
THIS ARTICLE IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2007 ZHIOn.
[2] British charity issues anorexia Internet warning Reuters Sat Jan 6
