Sentences with phrase «affected by both obesity»

In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s.

Hounds, Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, and Shetland Sheepdogs are some of the breeds that more commonly are affected by obesity.

To improve the lives of Canadians affected by obesity through the advancement of anti-discrimination, prevention, and treatment efforts.

Not exact matches

Although sales taxes on soft drinks in Ireland and France have both been associated with a reduction in consumption, the health effects have not been studied.15 16 No significant effect on obesity of US state sales taxes has been found, although the level of taxation there has probably been too low to affect health.13 17 The modelled estimates of the health effect of a 20 % sugar sweetened drink tax in the United States vary, but such a tax has been predicted to reduce obesity by up to three percentage points.13 18 The effect of a sugar sweetened drink tax in the UK has not, until now, been formally estimated.

By increasing the number of students eligible to enroll in school meal programs and improving the quality of food served, this legislation simultaneously tackles both hunger and the obesity levels currently affecting too many communities across this nation.»

Although caloric intake is still the most important factor in obesity, Gordon's research suggests that the microbiome may play a significant role by affecting the ability to extract energy from food and to deposit that energy as fat.

For many individuals affected by the disorder, the elimination of some of the most difficult aspects of the syndrome, such as the insatiable appetite and obesity, would represent a significant improvement in quality of life and the ability to live independently.

It can also help them better understand how disease states, such as obesity or inflammatory bowel disease are reflected in and affected by the microbiome.

Similarly, someone who inherits the version of a particular gene that's associated with obesity will be more likely to wind up fat than someone who inherits a normal version, but that tendency can be affected by environmental factors such as how much fattening food is available.

«In addition to the researchers, surgeons and clinicians attending ObesityWeek, we encourage journalists to attend the session to learn more about how the media can participate in being part of the solution,» said Kyle, who also serves as Chairman of the Obesity Action Coalition National Board of Directors, a group representing individuals affected by the disease of oObesity Action Coalition National Board of Directors, a group representing individuals affected by the disease of obesityobesity.

«More than two - thirds of adults in the United States are affected by overweight or obesity, meaning they are also vulnerable to the stigma and discrimination that these proposed policies and laws would help prevent,» said study author Rebecca Puhl, PhD, Rudd Center deputy director and co-author of the study.

Fernández warns, «Given the obesity epidemic in the US and worldwide, an increase in those affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is expected in the coming decades and we still do not have a suitable treatment for this condition; A fundamental understanding of this medical problem is therefore essential for development of novel treatment strategies.»

Sensory experience of food and obesity: a positron emission tomography study of the brain regions affected by tasting a liquid meal after a prolonged fast.

And, by now, I'm sure you're well aware that obesity affects your quality of life and is linked to many health concerns.

Furthermore, high circulating levels of insulin and IGF - 1 in combination are often seen in subjects with obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, patient categories that are also more likely to be affected by cancers (52).

Environmental chemicals, lack of dietary fiber, excess dietary fat, estrogens in cow's milk, lack of plant - derived phytoestrogens, and resulting obesity are some of the means by which diet adversely affects hormones.6 - 10 Most importantly, when a woman changes to a low - fat, plant - food based diet her reproductive hormones correct and most troublesome female problems, like heavy menstrual bleeding, fibrocystic breast disease, and PMS are alleviated.

This is important because almost every modern disease is caused by or affected by hidden inflammation, including heart disease, cancer, obesity, and dementia as well as arthritis, autoimmune disease, allergies, and digestive disorders.

The Chinese have a good knowledge of food and that's why they're so healthy, however modern Chinese health is now being affected by the western diet of meat every day and huge amounts of animal food this is not natural and it is causing so much obesity worldwide and other health problems such as diabetes and bowel cancer, etc..

In addition to having your self - esteem affected by your appearance, both the excess body fat and the poor eating habits that caused the obesity can affect the hormones and other physiological factors that trigger or worsen depression.

Did you know that being affected by overweight and obesity can impact your health?

In other words, does lower testosterone affect obesity directly or indirectly by contributing to hyperinsulinemia?

By Juliana Weiss - Roessler The obesity epidemic in America doesn't just affect humans; it's extended to our canine companions as well!

Overweight cats (obesity in house cats is at epidemic proportions) and those with other medical conditions may be more severely affected by any medical problem.

Obesity may also be related to bladder cancer, as obese felines are more likely to be affected by a bladder tumor.

According to a 2012 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, obesity in cats and dogs is on the rise, affecting over fifty percent of ouObesity Prevention, obesity in cats and dogs is on the rise, affecting over fifty percent of ouobesity in cats and dogs is on the rise, affecting over fifty percent of our pets.

How Obesity Impacts Animal Welfare Presented by Ernie Ward, DVM, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Dr. Ward presents the latest scientific evidence on how obesity negatively affects quality - of - life in companion animals, discuss attitudes about pet nutrition, diet and weight loss, and offer strategies for weight loss and client communication tactics for a variety of commonly encountered clinical sceObesity Impacts Animal Welfare Presented by Ernie Ward, DVM, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Dr. Ward presents the latest scientific evidence on how obesity negatively affects quality - of - life in companion animals, discuss attitudes about pet nutrition, diet and weight loss, and offer strategies for weight loss and client communication tactics for a variety of commonly encountered clinical sceObesity Prevention Dr. Ward presents the latest scientific evidence on how obesity negatively affects quality - of - life in companion animals, discuss attitudes about pet nutrition, diet and weight loss, and offer strategies for weight loss and client communication tactics for a variety of commonly encountered clinical sceobesity negatively affects quality - of - life in companion animals, discuss attitudes about pet nutrition, diet and weight loss, and offer strategies for weight loss and client communication tactics for a variety of commonly encountered clinical scenarios.

It should further be noted that pet obesity not only affects the quality of a cat or a dog's life, but can also decrease the animal's lifespan by up to 2.5 years.

Keeping it Real Active Whether the cause is too much time spent indoors, inactive owners, or being spoiled by a loving family, pet obesity affects the health of many domesticated animals in the U.S..

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The researchers, who based their study on the old chestnut that environmental conditions have a hold over the growing obesity epidemic by affecting physical activity and nutrition.

During the past 12 years Dr. Hadley has worked with a variety of pediatric patients and their families, including those affected by cancer, HIV, feeding disorders, and obesity.