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Jimmy Snyder
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I gained a few grams this morning in the form of twenty dollar bills.
The Obesity Epidemic: What Can Be Done to Stop It?
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The forum discussion centers on the obesity epidemic in the Western world, emphasizing the role of personal responsibility versus government intervention. Participants argue that while education on nutrition and exercise is essential, individuals must ultimately choose to adopt healthier lifestyles. The conversation highlights the importance of mandatory health classes in schools and the need for nutritious school lunches. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of obesity, including factors like medication and socioeconomic status that can hinder weight loss efforts.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of public health policies and their impact on obesity
- Knowledge of nutritional science and dietary guidelines
- Familiarity with the role of physical education in schools
- Awareness of socioeconomic factors affecting health choices
- Research effective public health campaigns targeting obesity prevention
- Explore the impact of school nutrition programs on student health
- Learn about the psychological factors influencing eating behaviors
- Investigate the effects of medication on weight management
Healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing the obesity epidemic.
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DanP
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Congratulations Jimmy.
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lisab
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Count Iblis said:Jimmy no longer qualifies for a free meal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_Attack_Grill"
"Here" being the Heart Attack Grill. Their spokesman, a 575-pound, 29-year-old man, died Tuesday -- not of a heart attack, but of pneumonia.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41899470/ns/today-food/
Good grief, his BMI was 63.
This may be a silly question but is obesity a risk factor for pneumonia?
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There is some evidence out there that obesity may impair immune function.
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lisab said:
It is a risk factor for almost everything... and at that weight I'd assume sleep apnea of some severity... also a risk factor.
575... my g-d... and 63 BMI?... I find that sad.
I myself fell to precipitous weight gain, but am in the process of reversing that. I don't weigh anything like 575, I'm 6'2" with a broad frame... and I don't think I could WALK at that weight!
Surely that kind of eating and lack of activity is nothing if not passive suicide.
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