How do you become morbidly obese?
One becomes morbidly obese by chronically ingesting more than one metabolizes. There are genetic syndromes where one can be morbidly obese. These include Prader Willi syndrome and Bardet Biedl Syndrome, Cohen syndrome, others.
Which one is worse obese or anorexia?
Well it really depends....If the person is really obese and unhealthy than he could have heart failure. Also, being anorexic can cause you to get dehydrated or really hungry (starved)
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What percent of women are obese?
Women whose body fat exceeds 30% and men whose body fat exceeds 25% are generally considered obese.
Are ALL Americans obese and dumb?
Statistically speaking, approximately 50% of the population will be of below-average intelligence.
How much do you have to weigh to be considered obese?
There isn't really a certain point of "Overweight". Or fat. It has alot to do with your height, your build, your gender, and your age. For example, a Man who is 46 and is 5"11 who weighs 170 and has a normal build can be healthy or underweight where as a Girl who is 12 and is 5"1 who weighs the same and is also normal can be at risk of some health problems. It all depeneds on stuff, But if you want a direct awnser i'd say if your a man, 200lbs is over weight if your a girl, 130 is overweight.
If you are 13-years-old and weigh 161 pounds are you obese?
Without knowing your height, it would be impossible to tell. If you are, say, 5' 8" to 5' 11", you are not obese. If you happen to be 5' 2", then you might have a problem. ---- For further information, please see the related page link, further down this page, listed under "Related Questions."
How many people die every minute from obesity?
Obesity has become a really big problem, Globally 1 billion people are over weight and 300 million of them are considered obese. and out of that 300 million 300,000 of them will die that year. That includes someone dieing from a diseases they got from being obese
Who is the most obese person ever?
Reports of the heaviest people give the following information about the top 5 on record:
A female who was 5'7" weighed 1600 pounds before she died in her thirties.
Her BMI was an incredible 250.6 (morbid obesity is defined in the International Classification of Diseases as a BMI > 39), although it was probable that much of her weight (up to 800#, was fluids not fat, which is not uncommon in bariatric patients).
A male who was 6'1" weighed 1400 pounds. (It was determined that approximately 900 # of his weight was likely fluid accumulation)
BMI = 184.7.
A female at 5'6" weighed 1200 pounds, was measured to be 8 ft. wide and ate a daily diet of 15,000 calories.
BMI = 193.7
A male, who had weighed 154 pounds at age 7, and who had a mother who was 700 pounds, weighed 1200 pounds. (height unavailable for BMI calculation)
A male 5'10" weighed 1197 pounds.
BMI = 171.7
A poor diet means to not have healthy food such as carrots and apples it mean to eat things like chips and cakes and other stuff you should not be having every single night for diner
Eat the proper foods by following along with the food pyramid - eat fruits and veggies daily (if they don't like them now, they will later) and just exercise.
Limit the sweets (i.e. ice cream, candy) and especially limit the amount of time they spend on TV or video games or their computers.
But have fun with them while doing this - they may get physically healthier, but forcing it on them just hurts them mentally.
What causes weight gain and excessive bloating around the stomach?
Pregnancy and the onset of your period will cause these same symptoms if you miss your period then i woukd get a hpt .
Where does the most obese person live?
According to "Men's Health," the city with the highest rate of obesity in 2012 is Corpus Christi, Texas.
What medication would be prescribed for longstanding hypothyroidism?
The medication that is most commonly prescribed for those living with hypothyroidism is a single daily dose of levothyroxine, given as a tablet. Levothyroxine comes in 12 different tablet strengths and it is a prescription that is prescribed by a doctor.
Can obesity cause breast cancer?
Obesity raises your chances of developing malignancies such as breast, colon, gallbladder, pancreatic, kidney, and prostate.
As well as cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium, and ovaries can be developed because of obesity.
What is the opposite of obesity?
undernutrition
Well, vocabulary wise, the opposite of obese is emaciated. There's a few ways someone can become emaciated.
One of the ways is an eating disorder, such as Anorexia or Bulimia. Another way is just general poverty and lack of access to food. Hyperthyroidism and other conditions where the metabolism speeds up could also cause someone to be emaciated, but people can usually adapt to these.
All of these ways culminate into one thing - Malnutrition.
What exactly is the cost of lap band surgery?
Lap band surgery can run about $2500 - $3000 dollars. A number of companies offer various financing options that can help with smaller monthly payments.
In the United Kindon the cost of gastric band surgery ranges from £ 5500 to £ 8000, depending on the Surgeon chosen and the level of aftercare. With gastric band surgery you will need to budget for band fills after surgery. Sometimes these are included in a treatment and surgery package
Is a 12 stone 14-year-old overweight or obese?
Don't let anyone else tell you are fat or thing, ETC. Eat as much as you want, if your body is telling you to eat and drink, do it! Although, I would make a few restrictions, Just keep a Good balanced Diet, take exersice, etc. Good Luck Yours Faithfully, Doctors at London Medical.
What are the dangers of being overweight?
Being an obese American, I have done alot of research on this and accordig to many books and websites and personal stories i have had the privlage to hear, these were some things mentioned. Diabetic High Blood Pressure Depression Swelling of lower extremities Renal Failure Social awkwardness Lack of Self Worth People staring at you COPD
CHF
Stroke Heart Problems Being overweight puts a strain on your internal organs like you would not believe, more fat around the middle usually means more fat around the heart, go online and watch a open heart surgery of on obese person and see the fat on the heart, it just clings to the side like fatback on a porkchop. Another danger can be that over time your responses are slowed and this can be dangerous in your reaction time to certain things critical for survival. I hope I helped you. This was important for me to answer, cause i know from personal experience, and that priceless in my eyes.
What percent of Americans were obese in 2005?
Between 2005-2006, it was estimated that 32.7% of Americans are overweight and 34.3% were obese.
You must start by slow and gradual aerobic exercise, not running, only walking. After one week start to walk at a faster pace. You can also start by walking in a swimming pool or in a beach. You can complement with moving in a rocking chair while you read or look television.
When you notice that your heart does not run so fast and you are able to keep the breathing rate low when walking (about one or two months later), you can start with short burst of conservative running or swimming and with some workout machines under supervision. From then on, follow a trainers advice or slowly add on new or longer workouts.
The most important is to start gradually, to have fun (choose workouts tat are fun for you) and to have an schedule with no excuses.
Obesity can cause certain diseases. Some of these diseases are:
1. Diabetes.
2. Cancer.
3. Heart Disease.
4. Liver Disease.
5. Sleep Apnea.
6. Osteoarthritis.
People with Obesity also have a higher risk of death along with these diseases. Obesity also can increase emotional and physical problems. People can tease the obese making them feel unwanted and emotionaly upset. They also can be different in physical ways. It is more difficult for them in sports and other daily physical activitys. This is what obesity causes.