Obesity a health concern Oct 5, 2005
He reviewed Body Mass Index, which measures height and weight into a category of fitness, and said overweight and obese were not the same thing ... The problem is that overweight people tend to climb the Body Mass Index chart and become obese ... A lot of the people who were here could use the preventative methods not to become obese. (North Texas Daily, TX)
Chronic illnesses called epidemic among poor Oct 5, 2005
The WHO estimated that 1 billion people around the world, or one of every six persons, is now overweight or obese, and the organization predicts that figure will rise to more than 1 ... In South Africa, for instance, 77 percent of women and 51 percent of men are estimated to be overweight or obese ... Elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, 57 percent of women in Botswana, 56 percent of women in Gabon, and 46 percent of men in Equatorial Guinea are estimated to be overweight or obese, according to the... (Boston Globe -- World)
Australia's scientists serve up bestselling diet book Oct 5, 2005
It recruited 120 obese or overweight women and split them between two diets - high protein and low fat or high carbohydrate and low fat - for 12 weeks. It found the high-protein diet was much more successful. (Guardian Unlimited)
Just weight: With age often comes obesity Oct 5, 2005
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 65 percent of Americans 20 and older are overweight or obese, and 30 percent are obese ... 9 are considered overweight; 30 or above are considered obese ... In the new study, more than 1 out of 3 of the subjects either were or became obese in the course of the study. (Newsday)
'Cut chronic disease deaths' call Oct 5, 2005
His mother Fadhila told the WHO: 'It is too hazardous - he could get hurt' Fadhila, who is herself obese, says she sees no risks attached to her son's obesity, and thinks his weight will one day go down naturally She adds: 'Rounded forms run in the family and there's no history of chronic diseases, so why make a big fuss. . (BBC News -- Health)
Pounds Will Prevail Over Time Oct 5, 2005
Study: Majority Of Seniors Obese, Number Of Surgeries Could Grow ... A third of those women and a quarter of the men became obese ... By the end of the study, more than 1 in 3 had become obese. (CBS News)
Calling in sick, while at work Oct 5, 2005
Although use of the centers is usually optional, a small number of employers are requiring workers who have been deemed health risks such as those who are obese or have diabetes or high blood pressure to regularly see a company doctor. By directly overseeing medical care, Darling said, companies might be able to save more money than they could by entrusting care of employees to outside physicians. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
doomed to become overweight. Oct 5, 2005
One-third of those women and one-fourth of the men became obese ... One-third of them were obese by the end of the study. (Click2Houston, TX)
Diabetics put at risk amid hurricane exodus Oct 5, 2005
Health officials say an increasingly obese US population is driving up diabetes rates. If untreated, the disease can lead to circulation problems, comas, or even death. (Boston Globe)
Odds Favor Becoming Overweight During Lifetime Oct 5, 2005
e., obese) were 39 percent and 48 percent ... In the long term (30 years), over 50 percent of subjects became overweight and more than 25 percent became obese. (MEDLINEplus)
Joslin study sheds light on birth defect cause in pregnant women with diabetes Oct 5, 2005
In addition to recommending that women with diabetes have good control of their glucose levels before becoming pregnant, Dr. Loeken recommends that obese women who don't know if they have diabetes but who are planning to become pregnant be tested for diabetes. There have been several recent reports of increased birth defects in the pregnancies of obese women ... "Many obese individuals have type 2 diabetes and do not know it, so it is a good idea to bring glucose levels to within the normal... (EurekAlert!)
Vast Majority Of Adults At Risk Of Becoming Overweight Or Obese Oct 5, 2005
In addition, more than one in three were obese or became obese ... (July 21, 2005) -- Results from a new study suggest that extremely obese people are more likely than normal-weight people to injure themselves ... According to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 65 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 years and older are either overweight or obese, and approximately 30 percent of adults are obese. (Science Daily)
Women urged to know their numbers Oct 5, 2005
Overweight is 26 to 30, and obese is anything over 30. Body shape is also important with an apple shape considered a higher health risk than a pear shape. (The Advocate)
Parents teaching tots bad habits, doctors say Oct 5, 2005
Since then, more children have been falling into the overweight or obese category. The updated guidelines, which are endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, also recommend children 2 and older get an hour of exercise a day. (Miami.com, FL -- Health)
Exercise Eases Digestion Problems in the Obese (HealthDay) Oct 5, 2005
Exercise Eases Digestion Problems in the Obese - Yahoo ... Exercise Eases Digestion Problems in the Obese ... TUESDAY. Oct. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Physical activity and a healthy diet could help obese people reduce gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as stomach pain, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. (RSS - Yahoo News - Health)
* Most Americans destined to become overweight: study Oct 5, 2005
A third of those women and a quarter of the men became obese ... By the end, more than one in three had become obese ... Those so-called "snapshots" of obesity have found about 6 in 10 are overweight and about 1 in 3 are obese, Vasan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Weight is not an issue anymore for some holidaymakers Oct 5, 2005
It's not surprising that vacations for overweight people are developing as a business in the United States because about one-third of the population is obese and another third is overweight, US health authorities have estimated. Many do not want to let their weight stop them from having a good time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Study: Over Time, Most In U.S. Will End Up Fat Oct 5, 2005
According to study, Americans live in an "environment in which it's hard not to become overweight or obese. Unless people actively work against that, that's what's most likely to happen to them." ... A third of those women and a quarter of the men became obese ... By the end of the study, more than 1 in 3 had become obese. (The Ledger)
Study Guide: Are You at Risk for Melanoma? Oct 5, 2005
The group of researchers, led by Ramachandran Vasan, an associate professor of medicine at Boston University, found that over the long-term half the participants became overweight, and at least one-third had become obese by the time the study concluded ... Being overweight or obese were defined as having body mass indices (BMI) of at least 25 and 30, respectively. (Washington Post - Newsweek)
Young at risk from soaring obesity rates: OMA Oct 5, 2005
"The increase in the number of children who are at risk of becoming obese adults suggests that the economic costs in Canada will continue to escalate unless the trend can be averted," the OMA said in Tuesday's report ... According to studies, 70 per cent of obese adolescents go on to be obese adults. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Parents warned to improve toddler diet Oct 5, 2005
Today's Globe Opinion Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. DALLAS -- As toddlers begin eating ''grown-up" food, they may also develop grown-up eating habits -- like too much junk food and too few vegetables, warn doctors who want parents to change their ways.Within the childhood obesity outbreak is an increasing number of overweight 2-year-olds, according to pediatrics specialists. In an effort to address the problem, the American Heart Association is offering this advice... (Boston Globe -- Nation)
