Think about obesity — the majority of people know about healthy eating and which foods are better for them, but fast food tastes so good and is so convenient, why would they stop?
«The idea that you could pharmacologically manipulate a person's energy expenditure,» by browning their white fat, «is certainly an attractive idea, and it's a different way of
thinking about obesity,» says Peter Tontonoz, who studies molecular metabolism at UC Los Angeles.
Blogging forced me to
think about my obesity issues and work through them by writing about them.
Let's go back in time and see what people
thought about obesity in the past.
However, most current
thinking about obesity completely ignores these effects even though they are plainly obvious to anybody and everybody.
Current
thinking about obesity and related diseases holds that quantifying calories is the principal concern and target for intervention.
Not exact matches
I mean
think about it from a government standpoint, there's a company out there that's knowingly selling products that contribute (and sometimes the main cause of) to childhood
obesity which in turn contributes to more medical bills, global warming (from all the use of cars in lieu of biking or walking) and other consequences.
Given Driscoll's alarming preoccupation with sex and «masculinity,» and the immaturity with which he has addressed these subjects in the past, one would
think Christians would approach this book the way they would approach a book
about nutrition written by a pastor who struggles with
obesity... (or a book
about overcoming procrastination written by me!)
I was
thinking the same thing
about Israel and
obesity, Shira.
But instead my whole family wound up having a
thought - provoking discussion
about obesity, food allergies, the rights of parents to keep other parents from feeding their kids, the ways in which economically disadvantaged students might feel left out by the whole «birthday treat» custom, and more.
While there is pediatric expert consensus and recognition that early
obesity prevention is a public health concern, AAP experts wanted to know what parents, as day - to - day experts of their children,
thought about early
obesity prevention.
And yet, when you
think about it, childhood
obesity is not a germ or a virus; it's entirely preventable.
Everything we
think we know
about obesity may be wrong — sometimes it could actually be good for you
«The ICU and the critical care environment are so focused on life - and - death issues, and we're so busy as clinicians, that we often don't have time to
think about lifestyle factors, such as
obesity and smoking and the role they play in our patient's long - term quality of life.
Richard Atkinson, an
obesity researcher at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, says, «If you
think about all the combinations and permutations of those 130 genes, there are going to be dozens, hundreds, thousands of different kinds of
obesity.»
Studying mice which are already overweight is however more relevant to humans because individuals often
think about dietary changes only once problems linked to
obesity start to manifest.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed decreasing the intake of such drinks among its main
obesity prevention tactics in 2009, and some states and cities, like New York City and California already are
thinking about such soda taxes.
It is
about people who are looking for supplements / vitamins
thinking it will help them treat
obesity.
In some ways I
think we know
about the causes of
obesity than
about its nature.
Although scientists are just beginning to understand the mechanisms by which these little creatures operate inside of us, the implications of the findings are enormous, with the potential to transform the way we
think about weight,
obesity, and other metabolic disorders.
Dr. Maxim share her approach to
thinking about and managing
obesity.
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is often cited as an
obesity and diabetes - causing food product, giving any athlete concerned
about his or her heath and performance a reason to
think twice before consuming the sweetness.
Obesity is a headache to the healthcare industry and people are thinking about fresh and creative ways to run away from obesity
Obesity is a headache to the healthcare industry and people are
thinking about fresh and creative ways to run away from
obesity obesity issues.
But in the grand scheme of things, we know that highlighting the issues of pet
obesity encourages owners to take a fresh look at their own pet, and
think about what they are feeding them.
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.
Despite widespread concern
about obesity among pet owners, in independent studies only 30 - 40 % of owners of overweight dogs
thought their own dog weighed too much.
Samantha: No, absolutely, I
think anytime you talk
about pet food is a good time to talk
about obesity, it is something that, I call it an epidemic, and it's not just for pets, it's for people too.
Whenever I talk
about obesity that's the one thing I always lead off with because I don't
think people realize when you say it can take a couple of years off your dog's life it really kind of hits home and makes them realize just how serious of an issue that it is.
There are a number of reasons why I
think parents, teachers, and daycare providers should put an end to this obsessive snacking cycle, not least of all because kids» eating habits are on a downward spiral,
obesity is on the rise, and I constantly hear parents complain
about how their kids won't eat.
Continuing on with my interview of Will Millender, my hope is that his
thoughts on
obesity and it's impact on life will help foster further discussion
about the problem and how life insurance underwriters view it.
Will has some heartfelt and poignant
thoughts on his overweight life that I
think are very relevant in the continuing discussion
about obesity, health and life insurance.
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Obesity is a look into the secret life and inner
thoughts of an obese mom.