Question 1

what is the meaning of alimentary obesity?

Accepted Answer

Simple obesity: This is the most common type of obesity, known as simple (common) obesity.  This occurs when a person consume more calorie than he/she expends.  Alimentary obesity account for 95% of all cases of obesity.  Secondary obesity is caused by an underlying condition: Insulin tumors, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cushing's syndrome....

Question 2

how can children avoid becoming obese?

Accepted Answer

Obesity avoidance: Sedentary lifestyle (not enough exercise), excessive portion size and high sugar/carbohydrate/fat/processed food diets are the most prevalent culprits in childhood obesity.   All family members should be engaged in healthy lifestyles to prevent obesity in both short and long term.

Question 3

can one be obese and metabolically healthy?

Accepted Answer

: Metabolically healthy means that your body is able to respond to food in a beneficial way that reduces your risk of conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. So the answer is no - you are eating in a way that is not preventing obesity. Best to eat low fat, low sugar, no processed food, fruits/vegetables, gluten free.

Question 4

i can't control eating and have become obese?

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Being an adult: Well. No one but you can change thus.  But, change, you can.

Question 5

what health problems are a result of obesity?

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Diabetes: diabetes, high blood pressure, inflamed liver, sleep apnea, are all related to obesity. The metabolic syndrome with large waste,insulin resistance, abnormal cholesterol is also related to obesity.

Question 6

how does obesity specifically affect teenagers?

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Obesity &amp; Teens.: The prevalence of obesity is increasing significantly in teens, likely related to their use of technology. Among other things.  Being young and obese does not bode well for a future of health and wellness.  Teens need to exercise and get outside.

Question 7

should i lift weights even though i'm very obese?

Accepted Answer

Lifting weights: Yes you can and that would help you tone your body. However, doing cardiovascular exercise is much more effective at helping you lose weight and is better for conditioning your heart.

Question 8

am 26 years old, 5"3 and 180 pounds is that obese?

Accepted Answer

Obese: Well, by the bmi definition, yes.  A bmi above 30 is considered obese. Morbid obesity, however, is a bmi of 40 or greater if you have no medical problems, or a bmi of 35 or greater if you have medical problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, diabetes, etc.

Question 9

who keeps statistics on child obesity in the world?

Accepted Answer

WHO: The world health organization and the cdc (centers for disease control and prevention).

Question 10

what is safer travel for obese person? train or plane?

Accepted Answer

No difference: The train allows you to spread out more with larger seats and less disturbance of those in adjacent seats.  Airlines except for first class, have narrow seats and frankly, no one wants to sit next to an obese fellow passenger which limits their mobility.  But your extra weight makes no change in the safety of the travel arrangement.

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