Obesity

The Obesity Epidemic
The No-Grain Diet
by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Alison Rose Levy
Dr. Mercola teaches readers how to lose weight-and keep it off-and end carb cravings once and for all. Dr. Mercola will have readers on the road to good health in just three days with an easy-to-follow plan that rids the body of grains, sweets and starche

Why America's Obsession with Weight is Hazardous to Your Health
The Obesity Myth
by Paul Campos, J.D.
Is your weight hazardous to your health? According to America's public health authorities, there's an 80% chance that it is.

The Inflammation - Aging - Disease - Obesity Connection
The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet Personal Daily Journal: A Diet Journal to Keep You Focused on Your Weight-Loss Goals
by Nicholas Perricone, M.D.
As many readers of my earlier books know, the original anti-inflammatory diet is both a powerful antiaging, disease-fighting tool and the secret to clear, wrinkle-free skin. It was not specifically designed for weight loss.

Obesity and Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
During the last two decades, the percentage of overweight and obese adults and children has been steadily increasing. Lack of physical activity is strongly associated with obesity.

Obesity: America's Disease
The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery : How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life
by Louis J. Flancbaum, M.D.
Whether you're already planning to have weight-loss surgery or are still trying to decide, here is what you need to know about the operation that could save your life. If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you are not alone.

A Flexible Style Can Prevent Children's Obesity
by Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT
Many of you may have read the recent study that came out in the journal Pediatrics regarding parenting style and obesity. Let's take a few minutes to look at it more closely to see how it affects us.

Are You Obese?
The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery : How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life
by Louis J. Flancbaum, M.D.
Obesity can be defined in several ways. In the past, people referred to height-weight tables to determine if their weight was appropriate for their height. The weights were often corrected for frame size (small, medium, large).

Obesity: Health Risks
by Health Canada
The number of Canadians who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. Obesity is a risk factor in a number of chronic diseases. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important to reduce the risk of those diseases

Obesity Among Adults
by National Institute of Health
Today, more than 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity puts people at increased risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some forms of cancer.

Childhood Obesity on the Rise
by National Institute of Health
Open your window on a sunny afternoon, and what do you hear? The chirping of singing birds? The yelling of playing children? Odds are these days that you'll hear the birds but not the children. As kids spend more time in front of television, computer

Preventing Childhood Obesity
by National Institute of Health
More than twice as many children are overweight now than three decades ago. The problem with being overweight is more than just size; it puts kids at risk for developing chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.

Overweight, Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Americans could reverse many of the health gains achieved in the United States in recent decades, according to a recent report.

Obesity and Gastrointestinal Surgery
by National Institute of Health
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Gastrointestinal surgery is an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious

The FDA Forms Obesity Working Group
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Obesity rates have skyrocketed over the last 20 years, and the situation keeps getting worse. More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).