Question 1

best way to check person's dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Nutritionist: Start with you having some basic blood work in addition to a good history and physical exam. But I would also recommend seeing a nutritionist if you are looking for more specific recommendations.

Question 2

are there special dietary requirements for prepubescent gymnasts?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They will require a diet rich in proteins, veggies(green leafy)and calcium.
Watch the weight-easy for a young gymnast to burn lots of calories and we need to stay at an even weight.

Question 3

do men grow tall after 18? if so what are the dietary requirements?

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Probably no: Once the bone growth plates haves closed(this can be determined on an X-ray) there is little potential for further growth in height.  If you are in the late stages of puberty or beyond, this has probably already occurred for the most part.  Diet probably not much of a role unless there is nutritional deficiency.

Question 4

which are some dietary requirements for someone with a peanut allergy?

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Peanut allergy: Once you get a proper diagnosis for peanut allergy, you should avoid peanut &amp; all treenuts in general since they are usually processed in the same plant &amp; can be contaminated with peanut proteins. There is not much cross reactivity between peanut &amp; treenuts. Other than that you should be able to eat all other types of foods that should provide you with plenty of nutrients. Also carry an epipen (epinephrine).

Question 5

what dietry and exercize requirements do i need to meet during my pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle : All pregnant women should strive for a healthy lifestyle. One should try and eat a healthy diet and exercise daily. The specifics depend on your current weight, nutritional needs and current exercise routine. Specific diet and exercise plans can be addressed one on one

Question 6

does obesity kills ?

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Yes!: Obesity will lead to significant problems such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiomyopathy.... The list goes on and on.

Question 7

is obesity a disease?

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YES: Many factors play a role in it.

Question 8

my problem is obesity?

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Start w eval by your: Doctor. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.  Do both cardio ; weight training. You can mix ; match different kinds of physical exercise. This site helps determine calories burned for &gt; 100 activities:  http://www.Prohealth.Com/weightloss/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.Cfm.

Question 9

how to control obesity?

Accepted Answer

Many issues : Obesity is the result of a variety of factors and therefore amultifactorial approach will be necessary to combat it. In the United States we live in a fundamentally obeseogenic (obesity promoting) environment. Only by increasing our physical activity, decreasing our time spent in sedentary activities, and curtailing our intake of high calorie foods can we hope to have an impact.

Question 10

why is obesity a good thing?

Accepted Answer

Obesity: Being obese is not a good thing. It increases your risk of developing a long list if medical problems, and in general, increases your risk of death.

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