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US & Mexico Battle Obesity Problem In Children

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Posted by Andes on February 2, 2010 – 12:56 am
Filed under Weight Loss News & Updates

According to the US government statistics, about 32% of children and adolescents are obese or overweight. Almost 20% of children ages 6 to 11 and 18% of those ages 12 to 19 are obese.

The first lady Michelle Obama is determined to reduce childhood obesity as obese children are at a greater risk for weight-related health problems such as high cholesterol and Type 2 Diabetes, and they have an increased chance of becoming obese adults.

Besides the US, Mexico has also started to battle obesity problem in children.

(AFP) – Mexico’s rich diet of tacos, tortillas and tortas (large sandwiches), which is jokingly nicknamed “Vitamin T,” has steered its children to the top of world obesity charts.

The concerned government last week launched a new campaign to battle obesity, which it estimates to cost the health system some 3.2 billion dollars per year.

“Obesity and excess weight are one of the biggest health challenges that Mexico is facing today,” President Felipe Calderon said as he introduced the national public-private plan to improve eating habits, mainly among children.

Nine-year-old Diego attends a school in a middle-class neighbourhood of Mexico City, and he said the food was healthier than it was three years ago, when there were many fried dishes made from corn. Read More »

Know The Dangers Of Obesity Or Being Overweight

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Posted by Andes on August 30, 2009 – 11:16 pm
Filed under Weight Gain

Obesity is not just about being overweight; it’s a major risk factor for high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes, all of which are associated with a greater incidence of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.

Heart Disease and Stroke. Obesity has been long associated with heart disease, which is the leading cause of death.

A risk factor for coronary heart disease is high cholesterol. When too much LDL-cholesterol, commonly known as the bad cholesterol, is in the heart, this leads to a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries.

The buildup of fatty deposits can result in a block in the blood vessel. When this happens in the heart, it is known as a heart attack. The disrupted blood flow causes the death of heart muscles. Likewise, when this happens in the brain, it is known as a stroke. The disrupted blood flow causes damage to the brain cells.

Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes and obesity have sometimes dubbed as ‘the twin disease’, due to the fact that approximately 80% of people suffering from diabetes are also obese.

If you are obese, statistics show that you are five times more likely to develop diabetes than a person with average weight.

Do note that hypertension, stroke and heart disease are also very closely linked to diabetes.

High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure stresses the heart because it has to pump more forcefully than normal to force blood into the arteries against the higher pressure.

A person with a BMI of 30 and above is two times more likely to have high blood pressure.

Cancer. Excess weight has been associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancers. These cancers include cancers of the colon, oesophagus and kidney, in both men and women.

In women, breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer risk all increase with excess body weight. As for overweight postmenopausal women, they have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Liver Disease. Obesity is one of the culprits of creating a fatty liver. Too much fat in the liver can lead to inflammation of the liver problems such as cirrhosis and liver damage.

Gout. Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by a sharp pain and inflammation of a joint, especially the big toe, with swelling, warmth and redness around the affected area.

This is due to increased level of uric acid in the body. Gout is strongly associated with obesity.

Sleep Apnea. Many overweight people suffer from this condition, whereby breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night.

As this affects a person’s sleep quality, it can cause the person to experience sleepiness or fatigue during the day.

Read Effective Weight Loss Solutions to Manage Obesity.

Lose Baby Weight & Get Back In Shape Like Celebrity Mamas Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Lopez

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Posted by Andes on August 27, 2009 – 3:54 pm
Filed under Fast Weight Loss Tips

Losing baby weight or getting back in shape is still the top priority for women, especially young girls and women.

Ask around and you’ll find many young girls and women who are so obsessed to having a super duper skinny body like Victoria Beckham, or wanting to get back in shape in a few weeks after giving birth like celebrity mamas Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba did.

Seeing how fast celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie and Heidi Klum lost their baby weight has encouraged people to look for the fastest weight loss solution, quickest weight loss plan, or most amazing weight loss program in the market.

To be honest, you can lose your excess baby weight as super fast as the celebrities do provided you can afford to hire a personal trainer to train you; a dietitian to prepare healthy diet for you; a professional massage therapist that gives you daily massage; and a weight loss expert that gives you the latest weight loss tips and advice.

Not being able to hire any of the expert to make a personal weight loss plan to help you in losing weight super fast doesn’t mean you can’t get back in shape.

You can still lose inches and pounds to achieve weight loss success provided you are ready for some deprivation, some sweat, and some plain old hard work. According to some weight loss experts, no matter what weight loss diet, exercise or program you choose, there is going to be some deprivation, some sweat, and some plain old hard work.

You can still drop your baby fat weight, just that not so super fast like the celebrities do.

Here are some weight loss diet solution tips that can help you reduce your excess weight if you follow diligently and persistently.

1. Eat Smaller Meals. Change your eating habits from eating 3 big meals a day to 5 smaller meals. Eating several, healthy mini meals throughout the day rather than a few large meals gives your metabolism a boost.

Remember, do not go any longer than 3 hours without having something to eat. Keep celery sticks, carrots, bell pepper strips close at hand for munchies. The crispy crunch helps weight loss by giving you a psychological boost.

2. Eat an Apple or Some Raw Vegetables Before Your Meals. About 30 minutes before having your normal meal, eat an apple, raw vegetables or a salad with reduced fat dressing. Doing so will curb your appetite and give your diet a fiber boost. Fiber is your best friend in this weight loss battle.

3. Avoid as Much Processed Food as Possible. Eliminate as much as processed food from your diet as possible, including all “white” foods such as white flour and sugar which add nothing to your nutrition but just contribute empty calories and pounds to your hips and tummy.

Focus your meals on protein such as fish, meat, cheese and beans, and vegetables and fruit, with whole meal bread. This is real food, not pretend food, and you can eat as many vegetables as you please.

If losing baby weight or getting back in shape is still your priority, start now and implement it diligently and persistently. You can achieve your weight loss success like the celebrities mamas Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez did.

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