The terms obesity and overweight are often used interchangeably and that is not without some merit. There are some things about both classifications that are the same. How are they the same? Both define a condition of body weight which is considered to be unhealthy. Both categories rely on determination of the BMI. (BMI stands for ...
Obesity itself is not inherited. However, there is ample scientific evidence that the predisposition toward obesity is genetically transferred from one generation to another.The likelihood that you will struggle with your weight is almost 45% if one parent is obese but is doubled if both parents are overweight. Ironically, some theories ...
In a past article we've discussed some of the cultural influences that are contributing to the "growing problem" (indeed!) of weight gain and obesity. We looked at over-booked schedules, fast food, portion control, and mindless eating habits. Well, facts are facts! These are the times in which we live, and the circumstances ...
Statistics say that most of us (two thirds) are overweight. Some of us are even severely overweight...obese. Why does carrying extra weight matter? It matters because it jeopardizes our good health and our very lives. Many of us are motivated to lose weight because we hope to look better. That's a ...
We've talked in the past about the difference between being overweight and obese. It is a matter of degree based on the BMI (body mass index, a measurement of fat determined by the ratio of height to weight). When you go to your doctor, how will he or she determine whether ...
