Weight Loss Managment articles
Choosing a safe and successful Weight-Loss Program
Almost any of the commercial weight-loss programs can work, but only if they motivate you sufficiently to decrease…
Is a low carb diet right for me?
No matter how young at heart we may be, Old Father Time still counts down on the granules…
Where Diets Go Wrong
When we discover that we are heavier than we want to be, we have a natural inclination…
100 Painless Ways to Cut 100 or More Calories
Reaching your fat loss goals may be easier than you think. To lose a pound of fat a…
Behavior Modification
Habits, good or bad, are formed by repetition. Eating habits are no exception. If you are in the…
Exercise Melts Body Fat
If you want to reduce your body fat, focus on increasing the amount of exercise you get…
Losing Weight Takes Effort
"The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight,
…
How Many Calories Should I Consume?
Q: How do I know how many calories I should consume?
A: To determine your approximate…
What Causes Obesity?
Q: What causes someone to become obese?
A: The core reason most people become overweight or…
How we can cut calories… let’s count the ways!
Here’s the bottom line: one pound is equivalent to 3,500 calories. Whether by making slight changes to your…
Body Mass Index Formula
If you are unable to use the BMI calculator, or if you are interested in how BMI…
BMI for Adults. What Does This All Mean?
So you have calculated your BMI and found which weight category your BMI matches. What does this all…
Weight Loss. Just the FAQs.
Q: What is obesity?
A: According to the Centers for Disease Control, obesity is defined as…
How to Choose a Diet That’s Right For You
No one diet works for everyone: you need to find a diet that fits for your needs.…
Risk Factors for Overweight Children
Why are kids overweight?
Most people understand and recognize that obesity has become an epidemic among…
Defining Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and Obesity Among Adults
Results of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2000…
Other statistics related to overweight and obesity
Q: How much do we spend on weight-loss products and services?
A: Americans spend $33 billion…
Economic costs related to overweight and obesity
As the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased in the United States, so have related health care…
Prevalence statistics related to overweight and obesity
Overweight and obesity are found worldwide, and the prevalence of these conditions in the United States ranks high…
Why do statistics about overweight and obesity differ?
The definitions or measurement characteristics for overweight and obesity have varied over time, from study to study, and…
Body Mass Index Table
To use the table, find the appropriate height in the left-hand column labeled Height. Move across to a…
What are overweight and obesity?
Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from…
Overweight and obesity
Nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight, and 30.5 percent are obese, according to data…
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