PGY 39, Day #71
The Obesity Pandemic
A few introductory words on Obesity would be in order ... absolute fundamentals that can be used with some certainty.
StepWisely(R), folks.
1. Obesity is a serious problem with serious adverse health consequences.
2. The number of obese people is increasing (both frequency and prevalence are increasing).
3. We are hard-wired for obesity by the time birth (genetic capacity for obesity at conception)
4. Programming for obesity starts at the time of birth and some might argue at the time of conception
5. continues through preschool years and
6. is reinforced in schools.
7. Reinforcement of the obesity program continues into the world of work, play and recreation.
To COMBAT OBESITY:
8. MOVE MORE = Motion is good & we are made to move = MOVE MORE
9. EAT LESS = Too much food is bad = EAT LESS
10. EAT WISELY = smart foods only: high in nutrient value/low in "empty calories" = EAT WISELY
Here again is a link that will bring you to reliable and required background reading.
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/defining.html
To be continued ... as a part of our StepWisely(R) series.
Dr. Mike
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