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Facts About Teenage Obesity And What Parents Can Do

There is an ideal body weight for every person. It is based on their height, weight, age and gender. Teenage obesity affects any teenager who weighs more than 15% over his ideal body weight. Obesity often... 

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Some Interesting Information Based On Childhood Obesity Statistics

Considering the rushing world of today, it is not surprising that fast food has become a very popular meal among children and teenagers alike. As a result, childhood obesity statistics indicate an increase... 

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Videos

Riz Khan – Stigma of obesity – 07 April 08 – Part 1

Riz Khan discusses obesity discrimination in the US and its hurtful affects.  Read More →

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Consequences of Obesity (Obesity #2)

Obesity doesn’t just affect what you see in the mirror: It can have serious consequences for your health!Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com  Read More →

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Products

Biotivia BioShape All Natural Weight Management Supplement Capsules, 60-Count Bottle

  • 200mg of Trans Resveratrol Trans Isomer Per Serving – 2 caps! Activate the SIRT Anti-Aging and Anti-Obesity Genes
  • No other non-prescription or prescription weight control product is comparable in terms of potency, safety and efficacy
  • Bio Shape Reduces appetite and cravings. Controlling appetite is the most critical issue when it comes to weight loss.
  • Bio Shape Increases your natural fat burning processes by up regulating thermogenesis and fat cell autophagy, the natural destruction of fat cells
  • Bio Shape Helps to reduce the conversion of carbohydrates into body fat.

Product Description
Weight management supplement. Natural weight loss supplement with resveratrol and no caffeine. Lose Body Fat, Boost Metabolic Activity, Increase Energy and Activate the SIRT Anti-Aging and Anti-Obesity Genes. No other non-prescription or prescription weight control product is comparable in terms of potency, safety and efficacy. Bio Shape combines the six most effective safe natural weight loss extracts into one product with a far higher potency and purity then any o… More >>


Biotivia BioShape All Natural Weight Management Supplement Capsules, 60-Count Bottle

Triphala Guggulu – Herbal Formula for Healthy Metabolism and Detoxification* – 80 Tablets

  • Promotes Healthy Metabolism and Detoxification*
  • Improve metabolism, promotes healthy digestion and absorption.*
  • Open clogged channels within the body and assists with elimination of toxins.*
  • Very useful for weight management, helps remove excess fat and Kapha.*
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certified

Product Description
Triphala Guggulu is a classic Ayurvedic formula used to improve metabolism and digestion while removing toxins from the body. It combines the powerful detoxifying and rejuvenating properties of Triphala with the penetrating and cleansing qualities of Guggulu to remove deep seated toxins from the body.

Traditionally used to:

Improve metabolism, promotes healthy digestion and absorption.*

Open clogged channels within the body and assists with elimination of toxi… More >>


Triphala Guggulu – Herbal Formula for Healthy Metabolism and Detoxification* – 80 Tablets

The Cardiologist's Wife's Chocolate Too! Diet: No Sugar, No Fat & Luscious

Product Description
This is the first diet that is *both* low carb and low fat. In addition, unsweetened cocoa is a blockbuster drug, THE most powerful antioxidant, and required in this stunning new diet designed by noted cardiologist Dr. Robert Schneider and his wife Joyce, an inventive Heart Smart cook. With 29 times more antioxidants than broccoli, unsweetened cocoa can: hyper-boost your antioxidant levels; slow the aging process; lower your blood pressure; help prevent cance… More >>


The Cardiologist’s Wife’s Chocolate Too! Diet: No Sugar, No Fat & Luscious

Enzymatic Therapy 7-keto Dhea, 60 Capsules

  • Serving Size – 1 capsule
  • Does Not Contain: Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Dairy Products, Artificial Flavoring, or Preservatives.

Product Description
7-Keto™ DHEA is associated with a variety of essential functions like immune function, memory, and aging.*… More >>


Enzymatic Therapy 7-keto Dhea, 60 Capsules

Chart – BMI and Waist Circumference Obesity

  • Find the patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI) score based on their height and weight
  • English and Metric formulas for BMI
  • Table of classifications of BMI scores
  • Information and direction to discover if a patient has a high-risk waist circumference

Product Description
This chart is an essential tool for primary care professionals and anyone involved in wellness and weight counseling. With this tool, it’s easy to find the patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI) score based on their height and weight and to discover if the patient has a high-risk waistline.

The chart provides:

A definition of BMI
English and Metric formulas for BMI
Limitations of BMI
Table of classifications of BMI scores, from Underweight to Extreme Obesity
Information … More >>


Chart – BMI and Waist Circumference Obesity

Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir

  • ISBN13: 9781580052337
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product Description
After undergoing gall bladder surgery at age twenty-three, Jennette Fulda decided it was time to lose some weight. Actually, more like half her weight. At the time, Jennette weighed 372 pounds.

Jennette was not born fat. But, by fifth grade, her response to a school questionnaire asking “what would you change about your appearance” was “I would be thinner.” Sound familiar?

Half-Assed is the captivating and incredibly honest story of Jennette’… More >>


Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir

Obesity: An American Epidemic

Description
One out of every four Americans is obese and 60% of the population is overweight. Learn what is at the root of a problem that undermines health and self-esteem. The importance of adopting more healthful eating habits for a lifetime and the recommendation that people engage in regular physical activity are underscored. Treatments that are available for obesity are discussed, and the names of support groups are provided in a program that deals with the topic of obesity in … More >>


Obesity: An American Epidemic

Obesity Epidemiology

Product Description
During the past twenty years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. An estimated thirty percent of adults in the US are obese; in 1980, only fifteen percent were. The issue is gaining greater attention with the CDC and with the public health world in general. This book will offer practical information about the methodology of epidemiologic studies of obesity, suitable for graduate students and researchers in epidemiology, and public he… More >>


Obesity Epidemiology