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Obesity & Bariatric Surgery- Understanding Obesity
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Metabolism's Weighty Role
Metabolism's Weighty Role You would give up just about anything to be the same weight you were when you were younger, right? Believe it or not, you need give up nothing. That is, as long as you keep doing what you've always done—and maybe a bit more. Other factors Although metabolism plays a large role in controlling weight, it can't take all the blame. Genetics play a role, too. But genetics are predetermined, and lifestyle is not. Metabolism is the amount of energy—in this case, calories—that the body...
Obesity Treatment Overview
Obesity Treatment Overview Treatment goals Regardless of the type or combination of obesity treatment, goal setting is an important part of any obesity treatment plan. While a person may want to lose a large amount of weight because of societal or fashion reasons, it is important to realize that setting and achieving a goal of reducing weight by as little as 5 to 10 percent of body weight will yield important, positive gains in health. Treatment goals work best if they are individualized. For example, i...
Determining Your Body Mass Index
Determining Your Body Mass Index What is body mass index? Determining how much you should weigh is not a simple matter of looking at an insurance height-weight chart, but includes considering the amount of bone, muscle, and fat in your body's composition. The amount of fat is the critical measurement. A good indicator of how much fat you carry is the Body Mass Index (BMI). Although it is not a perfect measure, it gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat. Calculate y...
What's Your Healthy Weight?
What's Your Healthy Weight? In today's society, the media hound celebrities whether they lose a pound or gain one, so it's hard to grasp the concept of a healthy weight. Obesity is determined by percentage of body fat and weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Having a large percentage of body fat, regardless of how much you weigh, is unhealthy. You could be of normal weight or underweight and still have an unhealthy amount of body fat. Being overweight means that you...
The Reality Behind Metabolism Myths
The Reality Behind Metabolism Myths So can we really change our metabolism or are we predestined to having a slugging metabolism? Can we blame our metabolism for our body weight? Does our age, gender, or race play a role in the number of calories we can eat? Myth No. 1 - We can precisely calculate what our calorie needs are based on our metabolism. A person's basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy required to sustain basic processes required for life. With today's technological advances, a person'...
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