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Obesity and Metabolism Disorders
Obesity is a disorder described as having too much fat reserve in the body. An obese person often has a lower basal metabolic rate (BMR), which means that the body converts nutrients into fat faster, resulting in lower metabolism.
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What health problems are associated with smokeless forms of tobacco?
Mental Effects- A head rush similar to a "runner's high" when you start using it (this eventually stops happening). Apathy in the long term as your emotional life/ neurochemistry grows used to being regulated by a plant. Psychological Addiction
Physical Effects- Sores on the gums. Increased heart rate. Bad breath. Depleting muscle. Increasing risk of cancer over time. Physical Addiction
Is technology to blame for obesity?
Yes, technology 'can' make people fat. Study has shown that Children have gained weight in the presence of technology because they are sitting down where for children who didn't have the technology found their entertainment else where including sports and games. Sitting down and playing your PC and consoles will make you fat if you don't regularly exercise
Is a 5' 1'' 11-year-old obese or overweight or average weight at 130 pounds?
A simple way of checking if a 11 year-old is obese or overweight is to go to the Tone Teen Body Mass Index Calculator in the related links below.
Then, type in the child's weight and height. Your bmi (short for body mass index) score will determine what the child is. If your child's BMI is lower than 18.5, he or she is underweight. 18.5 --24.9 healthy 25 --29.9 overweight Over 30 is obese. If the child's score is in the healthy section but you think she/he is fat, the BMI probably reads healthy because it won't give exact results for children under 18 and/or that she/he is surrounded by people that are underweight and she/he feels left out in a group like that even though she/he might by healthy after all. i have checked the results and the BMI reads "25 overweight"-- that is okay. i was overweight but if she/he eats less calories and a healthy breakfast, then she should become healthy, which I am now. :)
______________________________________________________________________ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) makes a distinction between children who are obese and overweight. Obesity is determined by a number of criteria, including sex of the child, precise height and weight, precise age, exact date of the measurements and the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is generally considered to be a reliable indicator of the ratio of fat to muscle. For children and teenagers, adjustments are made to the calculation to account for differences in age and gender. This calculation is sometimes called BMI-for-age.
According to the CDC, a boy or girl who has a BMI higher than 94% of others of the same age and height is obese. A child with a BMI lower than the highest 5%, but higher than 84% of others, is considered overweight. Those with a BMI in the lowest 5% are considered underweight; and the rest are in normal range.
According to the CDC's BMI calculator for the data given in the above question, assuming the subject is a boy, this height-to-weight ratio would put this child just above the edge of the overweight category. This person would be considered to be obese by the CDC.
The CDC is an agency of the United States Government dedicated to the control and prevention of disease in the U. S. The CDC's BMI calculator is available via their Web site, along with sensible recommendations about how to become healthier.
In rare cases obesity can be caused by genetic disorders and other medical problems.
By far, the greatest cause of obesity is life style choices.
Lack of proper exercise and over eating. For such cases there are 'simple' cures for this.
A balanced diet and regular exercise will, in most cases, 'cure' obesity.
It is advisable to consult a medical professional if the case is extreme.
What is a contributing factor to overweight and obesity?
Taking in more calories than you burn can lead to obesity because the body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be caused by:
- Eating more food than your body can use
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Not getting enough exercise
Many obese people who lose large amounts of weight and gain it back think it is their fault. They blame themselves for not having the willpower to keep the weight off. Many people regain more weight than they lost.
Today, we know that biology is a big reason why some people cannot keep the weight off. Some people who live in the same place and eat the same foods become obese, while others do not. Our bodies have a complex system to help keep our weight at a healthy level. In some people, this system does not work normally.
The way we eat when we are children can affect the way we eat as adults.
The way we eat over many years becomes a habit, affecting what we eat, when we eat, and how much we eat.
We are surrounded by things that make it easy to overeat and hard to stay active.
- Many people do not have time to plan and make healthy meals.
- More people today work desk jobs compared to more active jobs in the past.
- People with less free time have less time to exercise.
The term "eating disorder" means a group of medical conditions that have an unhealthy focus on eating, dieting, losing or gaining weight, and body image. A person may be obese, follow an unhealthy diet, and have an eating disorder all at the same time.
Sometimes, medical problems or treatments cause weight gain, including:
- Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- Medicines such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics
Other things that can cause weight gain are:
- Quitting smoking. Most people who quit smoking gain 4 - 10 pounds in the first 6 months after quitting. Some people gain as much as 25 - 30 pounds.
- Stress, anxiety, feeling sad, or not sleeping well
- For women:
- Menopause -- women may gain 12-15 pounds during menopause
- Not losing the weight they gained during pregnancy
What is blood cholesterol impacted by?
Blood cholesterol impacted by most of the things that you eat. Fats are the known to have a major impact of the blood cholesterol.
that's case to case basis if the patient has been experiencing hypoxia for the past 5-10 mins that is very dangerous to the patient cos it may cause irreversible brain damage cos hypoxia leads to hypoxemia that's the first thing you should worry about..
and the other case is if he/she is prone or begins to hyperventilate that leads to hypoxia which in turns to hypoxemia (inadequate oxygenation of the blood) then you should first give the patient sufficient O2 to prevent or lessen the possibility of client having hypoxemia...
i think when the patient is in the hypoxemic stage it is automatically severe and dangerous and it needs critical care...
What is the glycemic index of flour?
The glycemic index of 100 grams of grits is about 40. The glycemic index is a measure of the effect of different carbohydrates on blood glucose levels.
What percentage of Americans morbidily obese?
Currently about 34% (the data for 2007) of people are obese in the US on an average, due to official statistics - the numbers are different for different states, with up to 40% percentage in some. This index is 3-6 times higher than such for Europian contries and 6-8 times bigger than in Asia Pacific region. Just to compare - in 1985 this measure was not higher than 10-14% in the USA states with the maximum of obese people. See more obesity statistics with charts by the link below.
At which ages are you at risk for colon cancer?
Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older. Although the disease can occur at any age, most people who develop colorectal cancer are over the age of 50. If Colon Cancer runs in your family and especially if a parent had it then get a physical by your doctor and be sure you are tested each year. Teens up can get what they call 'polyps', but these generally are non cancerous, but must be removed in case they turn cancerous.
List of different glands of the body?
An endocrine gland is a ductless gland that produces and secretes hormones into the blood or lymph nodes, affecting specific target tissues throughout the body. Endocrine glands include the pituitary, pineal, hypothalamus, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, islets of Langerhans and gonads ie testes and ovaries.
Can you gain weight with a bad gallbladder?
No; in fact, the reverse is true. Excess weight and obesity predispose to gallstones.
They should not. gallstones are hardened cholesterol. Cholesterol is a digestive chemical made from fat that helps you digest fat. It is frequently a component of the fat you eat. Your body can produce all that you need. If it gets excess, it stores the rest in your liver, gall bladder, and arteries. If your body is letting Cholesterol hang around and not do its job it can turn to gallstones or clog your arteries. It can cause a number of problems and diseases. It makes doctors rich. Doctors get rich by taking out gall bladders, by treating high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes.
Am i Obese Im 12 and im 32 kilos i dont eat lunch incase i get even fatter what should i do?
hi i used to be quite chubby when i was 12 years old all yo have to do is slowly weam your self off sweets and junk food in stead of eacting chocolate eat a bannana or orange take you do out for a jog or go jggin with your freinds if you need more help add me on msn crazykidshane@hotmail.co.uk hope it all wors out for you
How many kids in America are obese?
It is very likely that the child will be overweight if it has overweight parents. Obviously eating habits of overweight people are passed on to their children along with genes and the lack of motivation for physical activity.
How many people die a year of fat?
Researchers claim that more than 300,000 Americans are dying because of junk food and dont forget it includes children!
Obesity is generally caused by simply eating too much, and not exercising enough. However, in some rare cases, the obese person may have a disease that makes them gain a lot of weight. That only happens to roughly less than 1% of all obese people, though, so it's usually just caused by eating more calories than you burn.
What are symptoms of overeating disease?
Compulsive Overeating Disorder Characteristics
* May fulfill all the diagnostic critia for Bulimia Nervosa except for the regular purging.
* Will either binge on large amounts of food or snack continuously throughout the day.
* May be obsessed with food by thinking about it continuously.
* Food becomes a form of comfort to help with depression and feelings.
* Usually results in the person being overweight or obese. Some may be of normal weight if they go through periods of 'binge-free' days.
How does obesity cause liver disease?
Yes. Obesity can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which will enlarge the liver and which my develop to cirrhosis.
People who are obese perform bodily functions in the same way that normal weight persons do. They may have to have help with mobility while getting to and from the bathroom.
Can a genetic tendency triggered by other factors?
Yes, it is genetic. People are born with an extra chromosome. Symptoms may not be clear until late teens or ever longer with some people.
Are you over-weight because I have to do a survey about obesity?
You can ask questions like, 'How many pounds overweight are you?'. You can also ask, 'What is our diet like?'. You can also ask, 'How much weight do you need to lose?'. There are many questions to ask about obesity.
How overweight should you be to get a gastric bypass?
Gastric Bypass surgery is not just an operation - it's a complete lifestyle change. Generally it's only advised when a patient is obese to the point that their obesity is causing other health problems, or preventing current health problems from getting better. Some examples of health problems that are improved by GB surgery are high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, GERD (Reflux Disease), etc.
After having the procedure, since will be limited as to how much food you can physically eat, your lifestyle will have to change dramatically, and you'll have to adjust to it for the rest of your life. Like other procedures that can be reversed, GB is permanent once done. And contrary to popular belief, you can in fact gain weight again after having it.
With GB surgery, there are also many risks involved, as well as the many side effects after surgery as the body reacts to the rapid weight loss over the months following the procedure. Mood changes, hair loss, temperature intolerance, body aches, etc. are just a few.
The most significant risk is of course death, with a 1 in 200/300 chance of dying, depending on age and health (and apparently insurance - Medicare patients tend to be at higher risk of death. Hmm...).
Others are mineral deficiency, gallstones, kidneystones, stomach ulcers, and others much worse, like blood clots.
The other thing not noted in many (if any) information concerning GB is plastic surgery. If you are severely obese, GB will drop your weight considerably, to the point that extra skin from being obese will literally be hanging off of your arms, legs, stomach, etc. One of my friends had GB done about 15 years ago, and he lost 300 lbs. But the amount of skin hanging off of him was incredible, and it took several operations to take care of that. I've not seen that reported - can't imagine why......
Wilson-Phillips singer (and Brian Wilson's daughter) Carnie Wilson did discuss the skin problem publicly in her People magazine interview after her GB surgery. She is one of the more famous people to have had the procedure and talk about it openly, and to give others advice and support on the subject. Conversely, it's also her and Al Roker's procedures being public that have since raised the procedure by the media as a 'cure-all" for obesity. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Ref: Mayo Clinic, Gastric Bypass: What to Expect More input To qualify for this type of weight loss surgery you need to be 'morbidly obese.' This usually means being overweight by 80 pounds if you are female or 100 pounds if you are male. In addition, your Body Mass Index (BMI) must be 40+. In other cases (whether male or female), surgery may be agreed to if you are 80 pounds overweight, with a Body Mass Index of 35+, and have an obesity-related condition such as type 2 diabetes or life-threatening conditions such as obesity-related heart disease or severe sleep apnea. (The above criteria may differ slightly from country to country.)
What percentage of children are obese in Greece?
36.9 in 2008
And 20% to 25% of Australia adults are obese, even more are seriously overweight.
Since 1995 to 1997 the obese record has double.
