The World Health Organization says obesity is an epidemic. Around in the United States are obese. And 67% of Americans with obesity are seeking ways to prevent the condition. Not just in the United States, but obesity prevails worldwide, exceeding the 15% threshold that WHO defines nutritional epidemics.
Healthcare professionals use the Body Mass Index, or the measure of average body weight against average body height, to define obesity in people. As a generalization, they associate a BMI of 30 or higher with obesity.
The CDC, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends preventing obesity using the right measures to decrease the risk of health conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Here are a few for you to explore:
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In the bustling world of digital content, blogs have become a cornerstone for information, inspiration, and community. One blog that has distinguished itself through its expert insights, engaging content, and vibrant community is BDG Win. This platform has quickly become a trusted source for readers looking to expand their knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals across various domains.
The Origins of BDG Win
BDG Win was founded by a group of passionate writers and professionals who aimed to create a platform that combined deep expertise with engaging storytelling. The name “BDG Win” reflects the founders’ belief in the power of blogging to deliver wins — for readers in the form of kno…
Autism is the term commonly used for development disorders a person develops from a young age. It’s a dreadful disorder that can affect the ability of a child to communicate and associate with others. Generally, it is detected when the child is around three years old. Different combinations of symptoms can be observed with these children. The symptoms may vary from severe to mild. Some of the most common symptoms found are extreme sensitivities to input from the senses, difficulties with changes to routines, repeated body motions, etc. Autism treatment often changes based on the patient’s individual symptoms and needs. The purpose of autism treatments is to help the child overcome this problem and guide him to function normally. There are different kinds of autism treatments t…
Heike Barkawitz
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 26 2008 (IPS) – As world leaders gather at the United Nations to discuss progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Presidents Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Tarja Halonen of Finland, and Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania are calling for more attention to be paid to maternal and child health.
In too many countries of Africa women s ability to survive childbirth remains a matter of chance, Kikwete stressed at a special event Thursday on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
Improving maternal and child health embodied in MDG four (to reduce by two-thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate) and five (to reduce by three quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio, and to achie…
Susan Anyangu-Amu
NAIROBI, Aug 5 2010 (IPS) – Jubilant supporters say it is a new dawn for Kenya. Sixty-seven percent of votes cast endorsed a new constitution more than two decades after reform was first raised.
Speaking to IPS soon after the results were announced, Senior Counsel Paul Muite, a former member of parliament, expressed joy at the victory, equating it to the jubilation experienced when Kenya attained independence in 1963.
This is the rebirth of the state of Kenya in the sense that expectations of independence in 1963 were never realised. Those who took over then stepped into the shoes of the colonial masters and the socio-economic benefits ended up in the hands of a few, Muite said.
This is a dream come true for Kenya. It is the reason the Mau …