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OBESITY WHAT IS THE SOLUTION What Is Obesity? In simplest terms, obesity is being seriously overweight because of excess fat. Obesity What Causes It The tendency of some who have no problem with weight is to view overweight and obese people judgmentally and dismiss them as individual with weak will power and poor motivation. But is the problem that simple? Heredity? Environment? Or Both? The book Food Fight states: "there has long been debate pitting genetics versus environment in the genesis of obesity." The source continues: "The genetics of obesity has been studied for decades.... Much research has now been done on human genes and obesity. Sophisticated techniques are being used to identify genes that predispose people to weight gain and to diseases like diabetes. In scientific parlance, 25 percent to 40 percent of the variability in population body weight can be explained by genes." This means that a major factor in obesity is still the person's life-style. The Mayo Clinic explains the cause of obesity in simple terms: "Genes may set the stage for obesity or overweight, but your body weight ultimately is determined by your diet and physical activity. Over the long term, eating excess calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle or a combination of both can leads to obesity. Dangers of Obesity Obesity can lead to severe health problems. It can lead to type 2 diabetes even in young people who are obese. And this can result in one becoming infirm i.e. blind, amputated and others. Experts say that those who are "pear-shaped," carrying extra fat at the hips, may be healthier than those who are "apple shaped," having fat distributed around the abdominal organs (especially if the waist exceeds 89 to 101 centimeters). Why? Because "fat in your abdomen increases your risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer," says the book Mayo Clinic on Healthy Weight. So what is the solution for the millions of adults and children worldwide who are overweight and in danger of serious health complications? Is there an effective remedy? Obesity What Is The Solution Certain diets that concentrate on eliminating carbohydrates and increasing the intake of protein (meats) can lead to weight loss. However, they say that over the long haul there can be negative effects like excessive iron level in the blood, kidney problems, and constipation. If you are considering a low carbohydrate diet, be sure to consult a doctor first. Exercise burns calories, and the predominant question for someone who wants to lose weight should be, each day am l burning up more calories that l am taking in? Otherwise you will surely gain weight. While these are more preventive, is surgery the best solution? The Mayo Clinic Health Letter suggests: "Surgery for obesity is generally recommended only for people between the ages of 18 and 65 with a body mass index over 40 whose obesity is creating a serious medical risk." But before going for this surgical operation or for more information why not consider this proved solution. To get this solution send a blank email to jetisco4u@freeautobot.com with the subject Obesity. As an overweight child or adult what are your choices? Lose weight or possibly lose year of life? Send email today and safe years of life jetisco4u@freeautobot.com
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