Obesity, an ongoing problem!

 

New research shows "alarming levels" of obesity in most ethnic groups in the United States. The study also confirms the deadly toll obesity exacts on the heart and blood vessels.

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Among almost 7,000 middle-aged or older adults participating in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, or "MESA" study, researchers found that more than two-thirds of white, African American, and Hispanic participants were overweight, and one-third to one-half were obese.

Obesity rates were lower in Chinese Americans, with 33 percent overweight and just 5 percent obese.

The investigators also found that obese adults had higher rates of high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, and diabetes, despite a "huge number" being on costly medications to treat those very problems.

Even after adjusting for "traditional" risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, obese adults also faced increased risks of:

  • Silent vascular disease (blood vessel disease that causes no symptoms)

  • Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

  • Thicker heart walls

See full article-http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSKRA27883120080512?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews

 Doctors Note:


Obesity is such a growing problem that manufacturers are changing their ways to suit people. For example, sofas have widened, seats in cars and trucks expanded, tables in restaurants doubled in size, elevators can carry more weight and etc.

 

Obesity is a problem that most people should be able to solve. Here are some ways you can solve obesity:

      • Eating the right food
        * No white bread, rice, artificial sweeteners, and others
        The way you cook your foods
        * No microwaves or fryer
        Counting Calories
        * With today’s society more is better which is so untrue, eat accordingly
        Having a correct exercise program
        * Right frequency, time of day and intensity
        Medication
        * Check the side effect of your medication make sure its not weight gain.

Obesity is also a growing problem in children and the only way you can stop your kids from gaining weight is by YOU setting a good example to them. It is best to start them young and let them know what is good and what is not and why. If they grow healthy they are most likely to become and stay healthy. Remember it starts with the parent.

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