Category Archives: OBESITY

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Why do people become obese?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Why do people become obese? People become obese for several reasons, including: Consuming too many calories. People are eating much more than they used to. This used to be the case just in developed nations – however, the trend has … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Weight and Heart Disease

Posted on April 24, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women; 54% of all deaths result from heart disease. Being overweight or obese or having too much abdominal fat are strongly associated with heart disease risk factors including an increase … Continue reading →

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Defining Overweight

Posted on March 21, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

When people eat more calories than they burn off, their bodies store the extra calories as fat. A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people keep up a pattern … Continue reading →

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