Obesity continues to increase in the US.  The average weight of adults is 25 pounds more than it was 20 years ago: why?

It’s not genetics when so many gain so much so quickly but our environment has changed.  Consumption of carbonated beverages sweetened with high fructose corn syrup has increased radically.  At 150 calories per 8oz serving and the average adult having more than 3 servings a day…  It adds up to a 20 pound gain in a year.

There is a system in the body that controls energy balance.  What has caused this system to get out of whack so that we continue to eat when our bodies  have enough to sustain us?  That’s what the body should do, stop us.

Teens, children, adults, even babies: the problem is both tragic and a danger to our society.  This lecture talks about the origins of the problem and some approaches to a solution.

Here is the first part of 9, be sure to follow through with the other parts.

Obesity – health problem | lose-weightblog.com

Obesity-even moderate overweight- puts an undue stress on the back, legs, and internal organs, which can eventually exacerbate many physical problems and compromise health. It can cause a higher risk of … The most common cause of obesity are poor diet and/or eating habits and a lack of exercise. What to do? How to achieve this? 1. Do not worry so much about the numbers of calories you consume as about eating the proper foods. Rotate your foods and be sure to eat a …

REVERSING CHILDHOOD OBESITY – Alternative Health

Children under eight don’t have critical thinking skills and so don’t realize that ads are created to convince people to buy products. Very young children don’t distinguish between a commercial and television programming. … There are many things that parents can do to influence children to develop healthy food choices. Here are ten great Eating for HealthTM suggestions to overcome childhood obesity. Buy organic. Purchase organic fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, eggs, …

College Linemen at Risk for Obesity, Diabetes | Science News

Despite the high-intensity workout that college football linemen get out on the field, they are not protected from developing obesity, heart disease and. … with the emphasis on needing to be bigger is that some cant obtain that size with just lifting, so theyre getting some of that body mass in an unhealthy fashion,” Borchers said. “Clinicians also really need to be paying attention when these guys are done playing,” he said. “Many players will be done after college. …

Fitness and Nutrition Center: 3 reasons why obesity is… a disease?

Their entire stance is obesity (which, btw, can be only 30lbs or so over your ideal bodyweight) is an actual disease. Well, is it? Yes… and no. Comedian Ricky Gervais has a hilarious go at this stance… that obesity is a disease. … Now , one could (and many will) make the argument that I had a “mental” disease that caused me to WANT to hit myself over the head with a hammer… but… well… At this point we need to redefine the word “disease” in my opinion. …