Sentences with phrase «obesity problem needs»

Certain governments recognize that the obesity problem needs to be monitored, and as a result different food guidelines are made to help people manage their health better.

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According to the study, a large part of the problem is that because obesity is on the rise, the «socially acceptable body weight is increasing,» which keeps people from feeling like they need to lose any weight for health purposes because they're about on par with the people around them.

(Washington, D.C.)- «Obesity is a serious problem in the United States and globally, and Michael Moss's work misrepresents the strong commitment America's food and beverage companies have to providing consumers with the products, tools and information they need to achieve and maintain a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Whilst we need quality carbohydrates in our diets (think whole grains), we don't actually need any free sugar, and excess consumption is linked to a range of health problems such as obesity, Type - 2 Diabetes and tooth decay.

Parents need to release some of that control - maybe that's why we have such a huge problem with child obesity and eating disorders... hello?

Childhood obesity is a multifaceted problem that needs multiple solutions at once.

«The need for safe recreational activities for kids is very high [in Logan Square and Humboldt Park] both because there are so many kids and there are some health problems with childhood obesity,» Helphand said.

The Review's lead author, Professor Theresa Marteau, Director of the Behaviour and Health Research Unit at the University of Cambridge, UK, says: «This evidence suggests that using nutritional labelling could help reduce calorie intake and make a useful impact as part of a wider set of measures aimed at tackling obesity,» She added, «There is no «magic bullet» to solve the obesity problem, so while calorie labelling may help, other measures to reduce calorie intake are also needed.»

«We know that obesity is a problem, but we need to be as serious about the management, prevention and treatment of the obesity crisis as we are about conditions like hypertension and diabetes.»

It's a very important question for scientists who are trying to address the increasingly acute problem of obesity: we need to understand much better than we now do the biological processes underlying food selection and preferences.

Atkins claimed there are two main unrecognized factors about Western eating habits, arguing firstly that the main cause of obesity is eating refined carbohydrates, particularly sugar, flour, and high - fructose corn syrups; and secondly, that saturated fat is overrated as a nutritional problem, and that only trans fats from sources such as hydrogenated oils need to be avoided.

First thing's first, you need to remove vices which cause health problems of their own or exacerbate the issues with the probable high blood pressure associated with obesity.

The notion that acquiring food energy in excess of our metabolic need for it — whether its a protein, fat or carbohydrate — will cause metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes isn't at issue here.

[1] Your gut's bacteria needs to stay healthy or problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gluten allergies, and even obesity can be more likely.

Actually obesity needs a global action, on each of the factors that may be involved (diet, lack of exercise, hormonal problems, digestive, etc)

You don't need experts to tell you we have a big fat problem, but obesity statistics are more staggering than you might imagine.

«Obesity has to remain at the top of the list of problems we need to manage to improve the health of Americans and control health care costs,» he says.

Atkins claimed there are two main unrecognized factors about Western eating habits, arguing firstly that the main cause of obesity is eating refined carbohydrates, particularly sugar, flour, and high - fructose corn syrups; and secondly, that saturated fat is overrated as a nutritional problem, and that only trans fats from sources such as hydrogenated oils need to be avoided.

There are several causes of obesity in dogs, and you may need help from your vet to determine which is the cause of your dog's weight problem.

However, you must take into account that this breed is tireless: your Lab is going to need long exercise and playing sessions in order to stay in shape and prevent obesity, a very common problem in this breed.

The protein should be easily digestible and the food needs to fight the obesity problems.

At Love & Hope, we evaluate each cat that we take for a variety of conditions: feline leukemia (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV); obesity; mouth problems; and psychological needs.

Rabbits need to take in more calories than they are exerting in order to pack on the pounds and since many pet rabbits are unfortunately caged for the majority of their lives, obesity is a common problem when they don't get the exercise they need.

However, obesity is a big problem that needs to be taken addressed.

Puppy food is very high in nutritional supplements and calories so you need to be mindful of switching to adult food when your puppy reaches the appropriate level of maturity in order to avoid obesity and resulting orthopaedic problems.

The Special Needs product line addresses specific problems like digestive issues, joint problems, overweight or obesity, and skin problems.

Puppies need food to fuel their growth without causing undue health risks like obesity and other problems.

However, if your Fido happens to have a health condition such as obesity, joint problems, and musculoskeletal issues, then you'll need to think about getting a more appropriate bed.

They need food with lower calories to fight obesity and the additional health problems that it can cause.

«Seniors and geriatrics generally need lower - calorie diets to help prevent obesity — a huge problem in seniors — and higher - fiber diets to improve gastrointestinal health,» Metzger says.

As creatures of convenience, we now have problems with obesity and heart disease that never existed in our more primitive years because we got what we needed by having to work for it.

Elderly cats may are susceptible to a lot of old age diseases such as heart problems, arthritis or obesity, which will dictate the need for a change in diet.

If your pet has breathing problems, obesity, heart disease, or old - age, you need to be sure to keep them with access to a cool, shaded spot with water at all times.

Free feeding needs to be practiced only for specific reasons and with a good understanding of this concept, because it can lead to health problems, including obesity.

It will be wise to opt for foods like Royal Canin german shepherd puppy food that are specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of these dogs, without the chances of triggering any adverse effects or obesity problems.

Each cat owner needs to make a considered decision, and blanket recommendations such as «no cat should ever, ever be allowed outside» are, in my view, unkind to cats and lead to welfare problems such as obesity, stress and boredom.

When dogs get older, they need fewer calories because they are less active, and obesity becomes a problem.

Aside from geriatric pets, special - needs dogs are those with conditions such as diabetes, obesity or other medical issues requiring ongoing medication, even behavioral problems.

There is no doubt that the rising upswing in consumer awareness about pet obesity and the resulting health complications, driven by both the veterinary industry and the pet product manufacturing and retailing industry, will continue to drive home the message that pet parents need to be vigilant in their attempts to get this pesky — and dangerous — weight problem under control.

Diabetes, obesity, smoking and even alcohol addiction can lead to serious healthcare problems, which we need to be prepared to battle against.

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Childhood obesity is a rising problem in the United States, both for typically developing children and children with special needs.