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Overweight and Obesity
Introduction
According to new federal "Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation,
and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults" published in the Journal
of the American Medical Association (1998), fifty-five percent of the adult
American population is considered overweight. This staggering statistic is
alarming not only for the abundant health risks faced by an overweight
individual, but also for the enormous and often hidden costs of treating
ailments and diseases caused or exacerbated by obesity. Additionally, new
research indicates that a restricted caloric intake can lead to a longer
life. But a calorie-rich diet isn't always the single cause of obesity, and
the hunger pains associated with diets that severely limit the quantity of
food eaten rarely make these plans successful.
One of the most underrated problems many overweight people face is the blow
the excess weight is to their self-esteem. The overwhelming message our society
reiterates to the overweight person is that he simply "lacks willpower,"
and if he would just "buckle down" he could face the challenge. But many
chronically overweight adults have addressed the issue (often many times
in their life) through a change of diet, exercising, or following one of
the thousands of quick-fix diets and eating plans available to the average
American consumer. Sometimes the struggle is too great and the success is
limited to a few weeks. Or the individual loses all his weight, only to regain
it (and maybe more) back later. The feeling of failure and shame this causes
is traumatic, and people resign themselves to just being fat.
Many people find themselves temporarily overweight for a variety of reasons.
Perhaps a new job leaves someone more sedentary than a previous position,
a woman who has just given birth has put on extra weight during pregnancy,
or an individual finds himself responsible for the first time in his life
to cook his own food and he doesn't have the skills necessary to create healthy,
balanced meals. These examples and many other temporary conditions are often
overcome with proper training, a resumption in regular routines or a boost
in activity level. However, many new clinical studies indicate that there
are many overweight people who have a chronic disease called obesity. For
these people, willpower and exercise alone are not enough. Their problem
needs to be treated like any other medical problem - a bodily imbalance that
can be corrected in order to assist the individual to maximize the potential
for weight loss.
If the overweight individual approaches obesity as a medical condition, the
shame and helplessness associated with endless dieting successes and failures
can be eliminated. A sensible program can be developed with a primary care
provider that includes healthy food choices, moderate exercise and
supplementation to address the body's chemical imbalance. Living free of
excess weight is enough to make a person feel great. But the long-term benefits
of weight loss greatly reduce the risk of serious medical conditions including
diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain forms of cancer. And that makes
a successful approach to weight loss even more important.
What can be done to treat obesity?
Many programs, books, groups and drugs are available for those seeking to
lose weight in the United States. These range from sensible, healthy plans
developed with a primary care provider, to fad diets and "fat blocking" pills
promoted in the latest tabloid magazine. The only scientific answer to the
problem is a combined program of reduced caloric intake and increased exercise.
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The statements contained in this article have not been evaluated
by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
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