Question 1

what is the definition or description of: adult obesity?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic Epidemic : Adult obesity is often the result of excessive carbohydrates and sugars which raise blood sugar levels, increase Insulin and lead to Insulin resistance. This leads to high triglycerides (and low hdl) and fat storage, then to depressed thyroid function. This metabolic syndrome is responsible for a large percentage of hypertention, diabetes, heart disease which is the cause of millions of deaths.

Question 2

what is the relationship between being an overweight child and adult obesity?

Accepted Answer

Strong!: Obesity is in epidemic form in the U.S. The most important cause is the "junk", particularly sugary stuff, ice cream, sodas including, sweeteners etc. The taste mechanism is a signal to the brain that gives pleasure. It should be a combination of sweet, sour, bitter, astringent, salt and metal that gives flavor as appredciated in all "god made" food. Obesity is a reflection of hedonism.

Question 3

when an obese child loses weight, why does she is prone to gain weight in the future compared to an obese adult who lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Obese people....: ....Whether adults or children, have a higher tendency to gain weight than someone who has never been obese.  A child who has lost weight is not more prone to becoming obese than an adult who has lost weight.  It's the other way around.  Metabolism slows with age, so weight gain tends to be greater in adults.

Question 4

does obesity impact children more negatively than it does adults?

Accepted Answer

In many ways: Children have the capacity to develop more fat cells until late childhood. After that, fat cells can get larger. So, an obese child will struggle more with weight loss as an adult than an adult who was a thin child. Additionally, the extra weight is particularly hard on the developing weight bearing joints, heart, lungs and self esteem.  In my opinion, not addressing child obesity is abusive.

Question 5

what types of social problems do obese teens and adults face?

Accepted Answer

Mutual support helps: Compulsive overeating disrupts work and social relationships.  These problems may indeed be repaired through participation in mutual support groups such as overeaters anonymous and other 12 step programs.

Question 6

is it possible for an obese young adult to get type 1 diabetes and not type 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pretty uncommon, though.

Question 7

is it possible for an obese young adult to develop type 1 diabetes and not type 2?

Accepted Answer

DM: Usually not. An obese young adult may develop type 2  rather than type 1.

Question 8

what goes through the mind of a doctor when they are examing an adult obese patient's body?

Accepted Answer

How to reverse it: With any obese patient, the questions are:  Why is the patient obese?  How did she end up obese, and how long has she been obese?  Can she eat less and reverse the obesity?  Can she exercise more to burn more calories each day?

Question 9

i am technically obese (5"8',215 lbs, 32% boy fat), would i benefit from a weight loss clinic? how likely would it be for me to get a prescription for a diet drug?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss clinic: Hi. Your BMI is 32.6, and that definitely qualifies for weight loss behavior modification and consideration of weight loss drug therapy. There are some very reputable weight loss clinics around, so it may be very helpful. A first premise in all cases is healthy lifestyle with healthy diet, regular exercise, no smoking, and treat any comorbid conditions (diabetes, etc). Weight loss drugs help many.

Question 10

after eating my food, i took etoricoxib (60 mg) and after a few minutes, i drank mocha (that has caffeine). i searched online and there is an interaction between the two, which causes a slow metabolism of the drug. will i be okay? 18 obese?

Accepted Answer

: There is unlikely to be any adverse effects from your intake of these two substances.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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What goes through the mind of a doctor when they are examing an adult obese patient's body?

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I am technically obese (5"8',215 lbs, 32% boy fat), would i benefit from a weight loss clinic? how likely would it be for me to get a prescription for a diet drug?

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After eating my food, i took etoricoxib (60 mg) and after a few minutes, i drank mocha (that has caffeine). i searched online and there is an interaction between the two, which causes a slow metabolism of the drug. will i be okay? 18 obese?

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