An Old Coach Offers a Simple Solution to Childhood Obesity

Anyone who's taught physical education for any length of time will identify with this utterly simple solution to our nation's childhood obesity dilemma.

The Origin of Fast Food Restaurants

There exists two factors which has guaranteed the success of fast food restaurants. The food tastes good and it is relatively inexpensive. But it isn't the good taste and cheap price which drives the obesity epidemic. It is the high fat and sugar content.

Health Messages Leading to Early Deaths

As rates of overweight and obesity continue to skyrocket, communities have been assailed by health messages from governments, nutritionists, scientists, and others anxious to stem the serious illnesses that are a direct result of overweight and inactivity. The problem is that these messages seem to be creating the very problems they were hoped to fix.

Out of Control Portion Sizes Contributes to Obesity

Excessive portion sizes is a major factor contributing to the global obesity epidemic. The portion size in one meal is enough to feed 2 or 3 people. Food purchased at a fast food restaurant in the 50s and 60s are now classed as kiddie meals.

Three Things To Do Daily To Get Yourself In Shape

Weight loss is simple with a simple system to follow. Find out three things that you can do no a daily basis, that will help you get in shape!

Gastric Bypass Information - What Exactly Is Gastric Bypass And How It Works

Gastric bypass may seem like an easy way out of your weight problems, however there are certain things you need to take in to consideration first. How it works, how fast will you lose weight and how will it affect your general health.

Weight Britain! A Win is a Win?

Recent statistics reveal that Great Britain has the highest percentage of obese inhabitants in Europe, and it has been forecast that this figure is set to increase in size, if nothing is done about the problem. Although Great Britain has climbed to the top of a chart, I doubt even the most patriarchal Brits could view this as any kind of victory.

You Could Actually Be Overweight Even If You're Slim

Understanding what makes someone obese isn't as simple as just looking at someone and determining that they are overweight or not by the way they look.

Limit Inactivity In Child Obesity

As well as encouraging your child to exercise you should also try to limit their inactivity. For example, set limits on the amount of TV your child watches and the length of time they play on video games. The amount of time children spend doing these types of activities has increased dramatically in recent years. Instead of them sitting around, try to ensure that your child is involved in play that is physically active.

Part II - Stomach Stapling Surgery

As stated in Part I of this five-part series, Stomach Stapling Surgery is a very major and serious procedure. This procedure should only be performed on severely obese people who have tried and failed at all other attempts of weight loss and if it is a medical emergency. Only your physician can determine if it is a medical emergency. To be categorized as a medical emergency, you would have to have other underlying medical conditions that are detrimental to your health and the procedure is the only method of treatment for your condition.

Obesity and the Amish

What do the Amish have to do with obesity? Not much, as it turns out. I recently read an article reviewing the recent Health and Fitness Summit co-sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. This four day event featured 77 speakers on various topics related to health and fitness.

Growing Obesity In Teens Means More Gastric Bypass Surgery

Although gastric bypass surgery is still not commonly performed on adolescents, the growing problem of obesity in teenagers has resulted in a significant rise in the number of teenage weight loss surgeries, with the number performed tripling between 2000 and 2003. But is surgery a suitable option for a teenager?

You Are Not Happy Being Obese - Realizing This Is The First Step To Losing Weight!

Many people who are obese claim they are happy. If you are one of those but are actually in denial then admitting your problem is the first step to losing weight. Once you realise who you want to be and where you want to go then you can push forward.

What Is The Difference Between Being Obese And Being Clinically Obese?

When we talk about obesity we are commonly referring to whether or not a determination of our body mass index shows that we are obese. While body mass index is a good general indicator it is not however entirely accurate and the only true determination of obesity needs to be made by your doctor.