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Is Being Overweight More Acceptable Today?

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:09:30 +0000

The obesity rate may be steadily increasing over the years, but it seems that most Americans don’t care. In fact, what we think of as our “ideal weight” has also increased over the past 20 years, reflecting a rising acceptance of being heavier. A new Gallup poll of over 1,000 adults found that the average American weighs about 20 pounds more than the average American did 20 years ago. Back in 1990, according to the survey, the average American woman weighed 142; today, the average woman weighs 160 (the average weight for men in 1990 was 180 pounds, and today it’s 196). Not only has the average woman’s weight increased, so has our perception of what our ideal weight should be, which has increased almost 10 pounds over 20 years, jumping from 129 pounds to 138 pounds. The same survey found that even though the average woman weighs 30 pounds more than the “ideal weight” of 1990, over half of men and women think their weight is “about right.” The increase in both average and ideal weight shows that being heavier has become the norm as the rate of Americans who are obese or overweight has increased (it’s currently at 61 percent, according to government calculations based on BMI). Do you think that being overweight has become more acceptable now? Are you at your ideal weight? What is it? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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Seven Healthy Snack Foods

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:36:56 +0000

More than 72 million adults in the United States are obese; according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And experts blame the increased consumption of junk food for the obesity epidemic, but not all snack foods are created equal, some can be good for you. Here are seven easy to find “healthier” snack foods… 0 Comments | Continue reading…

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Half Of the Adults in Europe Are Obese

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:21:00 +0000

European researchers have determined that right now more than half of the adults in the European Union (EU) are overweight or obese. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Commission, warn that continual growth in the obesity rate will skyrocket healthcare costs. To make matters worse, the researchers also found that one in seven children are overweight or obese; putting future adults at increased risk of mortality due to obesity-related medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. 0 Comments | Continue reading…

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Junk Food Companies Target Birthday Kids in Australia

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:09:29 +0000

In Australia, a disturbing new trend is emerging: fast-food companies like Taco Bell and Hungry Jack’s are sending birthday vouchers direct to kids in the mail. The Obesity Policy Coalition has been asking the Federal Government to ban direct mail to children, so far unsuccessfully. The Obesity Policy Coalition includes organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO), and Diabetes Australia, and campaigns on various diet-related issues. Their site explains: 0 Comments | Continue reading…

Parental Feeding Style: Is It Important?

admin — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:36:58 +0000

We talk so much about the obesity epidemic, and the soaring rates of overweight children these days. But, did you know that your parenting style impacts your child’s relationship with food, both now and in the future? It’s not difficult to imagine this to be the case — think about the sheer amount of feeding interactions you have with your children throughout the course of their lives. Continue reading…

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Can Doctors Fight Obesity By Teaching Patients to Cook?

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:00:15 +0000

sxc.hu: lockstockb Most of us go to our doctor expecting them to reach us a prescription at the end of the consultation. But, imagine if your doctor handed you a recipe instead… that would be different! Or, ” What if hospitals were equipped with teaching kitchens, where patients could trade in their hospital gowns for aprons, before being discharged ?” Sound a little farfetched? Continue reading…

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Obesity Etiquette: Is It Really Necessary?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:09:40 +0000

Etiquette guru Mary Mitchell says that it’s not polite to tell someone they’re fat. No kidding. It’s also not polite to suggest ways for an obese person to lose weight, or to say, “You’d be so much prettier if you were thin.” But, in a recent column at Reuters, Mitchell says that when including an obese individual in your social plans, it’s important to take their needs into consideration. Continue reading…

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Is Teen Obesity Associated With MS Later In Life?

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:06 +0000

Researchers believe that being obese at age 18 may be linked with developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult. Continue reading…

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Waist to Hip Ratio Good Measure of Obesity in Seniors

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:46 +0000

imotion.com BMI gets a lot of flack. The gripe you hear most is it doesn’t consider muscle mass. Let’s say you’re short and have big muscles, your BMI will call you obese. It’s happened to me for years. Experts say a similar glitch occurs in old folks. Body composition changes as you age, meaning BMI becomes less accurate over time. Continue reading…

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Obesity Not a Good Predictor of High Cholesterol in Kids

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:29 +0000

South Park Studios You don’t have to be a doctor to suspect an overweight or obese person is going to have some health problems–sometimes it obvious. Nowadays you hear a lot of reports about healthy-looking people getting heart disease, hypertension and high-cholesterol. Turns out, same goes for kids. That’s why a new study claims using obesity alone is not a good predicator of high-cholesterol in children. Continue reading…