Weight loss has become the catch phrase today with every second pharmaceutical manufacturer attempting to cash in on the current trend. With all of the information circulating out there it becomes quite hard to decide what suits you best, and more importantly to sift through the choices and discern which are healthy and practical, and [...]
Obesity or being overweight increases an individual’s risks for several physiological and psychological ailments. Fad diets and crash diets are an unhealthy option for weight loss and only provide temporary weight loss. Permanent weight loss requires a change of lifestyle, which would include healthier meals and moderate exercise. A healthy lifestyle does not mean that [...]
Childhood Obesity is defined as the condition in which excessive accumulation of fatty deposits negatively affects a child’s wellbeing. Obesity is prevalent in all age groups. However there is an increased likelihood of childhood obesity persisting into adulthood.
Body Mass Index or BMI is one of the accepted methods of determining body fat. BMI varies according [...]