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• Adult Obesity
  Adult obesity is on the increase at an alarming rate, and not just in the USA. Obesity help and facts are available through this collection of articles.
  
  
• Article Library
  Archived articles on obesity, diet, childhood obesity, surgery, health, lifestyle and pets
  
  
• Bariatric Surgery
  Obesity: An estimated 170,000 weight loss surgeries will be performed in 2006. Vertical banded gastroplasty and roux-en-Y bypass are now being successfully conducted on patients as young as 13 years
  
  
• Beating Obesity
  Obesity: It is odd that in relatively wealthy countries such as the US and Australia improving children’s health, weight and fitness should be a problem but it appears to be a sticking point with many
  
  
• BMI
  Body mass index is becoming the standard by which obesity is measured. It's important to understand not just how it works, but what the variations are.
  
  
• Causes of Childhood Obesity
  The principal causes of childhood obesity are outlined in this article provided by The Better Health Channel, together with some advice on how to combat the condition.
  
  
• Child Obesity
  The incidence of obesity in childhood is growing, some would say at an alarming rate. Some authorities have even described this situation as an 'epidemic'.
  
  
• Diet
  What you eat - and even how you eat it - will have a big impact on your body weight, not to mention your health in general. And of course it is a huge factor when it comes to obesity.
  
  
• Eat Fat - Lose Weight!
  The notion of 'healthy fat' is becoming increasingly acknowledged. The idea that some fats may actually help you lose weight however, is a little further-fetched, and yet It appears this seeming paradox is indeed the case.
  
  
• Exercise
  The connection between exercise - or a lack of it - and obesity has been well established. But when and how should you do it?
  
  
• Fast Foods
  Obesity and fast foods - there's little doubt about the link. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United states. And it's an epidemic that has grown side by side, step by step with the the fast food industry.
  
  
• Health
  While most people are aware of the physical disadvantages of obesity, far too many are oblivious to the impact the condition has on their health, both as adults and as children
  
  
• Home
  Obesity information, facts and help, including childhood obesity and obesity in women. Articles on gastric bypass surgery are also featured with links to other relevant websites.
  
  
• Hoodia
  Hoodia Gordonii is probably one of the most talked about weight loss supplements available today
  
  
• Kidney Stones
  Researchers have found that the more overweight a person is the more at risk he or she is of forming uric acid kidney stones. These findings for the first time directly link excess body weight with the condition
  
  
• Lap Band Surgery
  As obesity in North America grows to become an epidemic, more and more obese and severly overweight people are turning to lap band surgery to help them lose weight
  
  
• Life
  Obesity is not just a physical and medical problem, it can have a negative impact on the way we live as well as those around us. It can also cost us money.
  
  
• Obese Kids & Moms
  Former Overweight Moms Talk on Changing Their Family’s Lifestyle
  
  
• Obesity and Insurance
  Obesity: when it comes to health insurance, we all seem to be paying high premiums. However, if you are considered obese, your health insurance premiums may be significantly higher
  
  
• Obesity in Children
  Children are growing fatter at a rapid rate. The number of overweight children has doubled in recent years. The development of fatness in children is disturbing because it causes ill-health and is very difficult to reverse.
  
  
• Obesity News
  Up to the minute news articles on obesity, its causes, effects and treament. These articles change on a daily basis, so add the page to your favorites.
  
  
• Overeating
  Overeating: we eat for the same reason that all mammal babies eat: because we are hungry of course, and, because we want to be reassured.
  
  
• Overweight Children
  Growing children require a high amount of energy intake to help them to grow, but, just as with adults, if energy intake exceeds energy usage, the child will put on weight.
  
  
• Prevention of Childhood Obesity
  In the past few years, information on childhood obesity seems to be everywhere. The reason for this is because of the frightening rate at which the number of obese children is growing
  
  
• Surgery
  Obesity surgery is on the increase and may be the only answer for some people. Learn the benefits and risks associated with this last resort to cure a growing problem.
  
  
• The Pyramid Plan
  The pyramid plan: Americans are used to getting what they want, when they want it. From fast food to television to internet shopping, we want things quickly, with minimum effort
  
  
• Time For Exercise
  "I would exercise, if I could just find the time!" If you have ever found yourself uttering a phrase similar to this one, keep reading.
  
  
• Toddlers and Excercise
  Looking for a way to get in touch with your child and get them (and you) out in front of the television? Why not exercise?! Specifically, why not take your child out for a run?
  
  
• Weight Control
  Weight control: I would guess you are familiar with the video recorder and I am sure you’ve had to enlist the help of a small child to help you program it so you can record your favorite soap opera
  
  
• Weight Loss Secrets
  ‘The Mediterranean diet’ is probably the most realistic and safest way not only to lose weight, but to also help prevent serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease
  
  
• What is Your BMI ?
  BMI stands for body mass index and is the accepted way of measuring whether or not you are overweight, underweight or maintaining an ideal weight.