Weight Control
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Lifestyle changes that may be helpful for weight loss and obesity
Posted by admin on 24 May 2008 | Tagged as: Weight Control
About two-thirds of the adult U.S. population is overweight. Almost one-third not only exceeds ideal weight, but also meets the clinical criteria for obesity. In the 1990s, rates of obesity more than doubled, and are currently rising by over 5% per year.
Excess body weight is implicated as a risk factor for many different disorders, including heart disease, diabetes, several cancers (such as breast cancer in postmenopausal women, and cancers of the uterus, colon, and kidney), prostate enlargement (BPH), female infertility, uterine fibroids, and gallstones, as well as several disorders of pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension.
The location of excess body fat may affect the amount of health risk associated with overweight. Increased abdominal fat, which can be estimated by waist size, may be especially hazardous to long-term health. Continue Reading »
Green Tea for Weight Control
Posted by admin on 07 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Weight Control, Green Tea, Diet
Why do dieters use it?*
Some dieters say that green tea promotes weight loss.
What do the advocates say?*
Green tea is a good choice for people on a weight-loss program because it can help them to lead a healthier lifestyle. For example, substituting green tea for coffee with cream and sugar not only saves calories but also supplies a lot of healthful substances, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, that can help improve one’s overall health.
Green tea contains a small amount of caffeine, so it serves as a mild appetite suppressant as well. Continue Reading »