We already knew that obesity brings many health problems, which can range from problems of diabetes to clogged arteries and heart problems, and also for self-esteem and self-esteem. In addition to all these problems, obesity may also shorten life.

A study by the Institute of Measurement and Medical Evaluations of the University of Washington in Seattle between about 900,000 people, has found that obesity can remove two to four years to average life, whereas severe obesity can shorten eight to ten years.

The experts involved in the study claim that they were very surprised with the results and said that this is a public health issue that should be paid attention while others that had nothing to do with the investigation say that the study investigate lacked costs devastation that obesity-related diseases and other factors. “

This study was conducted among 894 576 people, especially in North America and Western Europe, most of which was recruited at the age of 46 when it all started in 1979. This research also took into account the relationship between smoking and personal relationships and how excess weight affected risk of dying from specific causes such as diabetes or heart problems.

So it is best not to take risks and do a little exercise and eating a balanced way to avoid death prematurely.

Proof of this is the rising number of obesity and related conditions incorrect nutrition, such as anemia. Governments and companies try, with various alternatives, win the battle against these numbers.

Nutritional balance

In theory, a full meal should include carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We must also note that you should consume daily fruits, vegetables, milk or its derivatives, red and white meats or grains in place and at least two liters of water.

This mission is particularly difficult for a person working eight hours a day, spend an hour or two to be transported from one place to another and meet growing commitments.

We always wonder why those extra kilos, but we never stop to think about where they are located specifically.

The truth is abdominal or central obesity is one that attacks the young and adult men, and in the case of women in postmenopause, and not given great importance, in contrast to peripheral obesity, which is located to sides of the hips, buttocks or breasts, which is what affects women of childbearing age, is largely to consultation, only for aesthetic and not merely healthy.

People with abdominal obesity, such as wide waist, abdomen prominent are the least often assist the doctor unless they feel bad for other symptoms, without carrying the same obesity, should pay close attention not only to kilos accusing the balance, but where they are located.

Keep in mind that the waists of men over 102 cm and 88 cm in women, are cases of abdominal obesity and this type of fat, is part of the great pandemic of metabolic syndrome causes to which are added daily cases especially problems such as diabetes, coronary cardio problems, hypertension, among others, end up being as harmful to our health.

Keep your weight, check your body mass index, and no doubt to make sure you go to their doctors for advice.

* In its place is preferable to introduce fruits and skimmed milk (which provide the same nutrients and less fat). It is important to prepare the child a good breakfast, because it is the first meal of the day is the one to provide energy for tomorrow and improve school performance of children.

* Also important is the way to cook food, ignore the fried and instead opt for healthier cuisine, based on cooked foods, grilled, boiled, roasted, etc.

* Try to make the consumption of vegetables and fruits. To do this we can start by mixing small amounts of vegetables with different foods that disguise their presence, color salad (pasta, tomato, corn ,..), pizza with vegetables, fish croquettes with tomato and grated carrot, spinach tortilla …

* You should get used to chew slowly and leave the table without feeling hungry, to avoid a bite between meals.

For all this, it is very important that both parents at home, as educators in the school canteen, change the nutritional habits of children by providing balanced diets.

Traditionally it was thought that childhood obesity depends primarily on a genetic factor, however, recent studies indicate that other factors predisposing to display obesity in children.

Some of the daily activities like going to school by bus, or the fact the lift, participation in extracurricular activities sedentary (crafts, languages ,..), or excessive hours of television or video games, make the child is introduced to a sedentary lifestyle.

There is another important factor such as parental attitudes toward food, often at the child’s family likes this coma, he produces some satisfaction to see the child eat, finish your plate, it appears that a child “plump” is sign of health, but a skinny kid seems a sign of weakness, or weakness, but this, each day is shown to be a conceptual error.

In these ages, from 4 to 11 years or so, we can say that the calories they need are between 1600 and 2500 calories per day. We propose some menus in the general section of diets of 1500 calories, 1800 calories and 2000 calories.

From here are some guidelines.

It is important that there is consumption of milk containing approximately six servings of these.
For example, it could be:
3 glasses of milk, two yogurts and a piece of cheese.

It is also important to reduce the consumption of bakery products.

We must monitor and reduce consumption of sweets to the start of the school. In any case, choose sugar-free gum and candy, in order to avoid oral problems typical of the school such as caries.

Diet affects certain types of arthritis and related diseases in one or more of the following ways:

* Being overweight can be a cause of osteoarthritis.

* Eating a diet low in calcium or high in alcohol may increase the risk of osteoporosis.

* Overweight and excessive consumption of alcohol and foods with a high content of purines can raise uric acid in the body and increase the likelihood of an attack of gout.

* The intake of foods rich in protein such as sweetbreads (organ meats) and meats with high levels of purine can aggravate gout.

* There are some scientific reasons to believe that diet can affect some types of arthritis. For example:
or Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation.
or Diets with higher content of vitamins D and C may limit the progression of osteoarthritis.
or In a small number of people, food allergies can trigger symptoms of arthritis.

* However, there is insufficient evidence yet to understand whether people with arthritis should take special diets.

The researchers recommend that people with arthritis follow the guidelines for healthy diet. These recommendations include:

* Eat a variety of foods
* Maintain a healthy weight
* Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and cereals
* Reduce consumption of fat, cholesterol, alcohol and salt
* If you decide to try a change in diet, continue your regular treatment program and talk to your doctor.

Other Resources

* Talk to your doctor or nutritionist.
* Brochures and information on specific forms of arthritis so that others can understand the disease

In general, some extra pounds often manifest themselves directly and immediately in the stomach with a tummy-growing emerging as you care less. When you pass the line of fat is distributed throughout the body, and this problem can result in some beyond the aesthetic.

It has been shown that overweight and obesity can cause you diabetes and heart attacks, and now a new study conducted in the United States has also shown that you can generate Migan.

The work, carried out by the School of Medicine, Drexel University in Philadelphia, is the first direct link between migraine with obesity, although in other studies the relationship had appeared implied. However, there is a study that highlights this alone, but also to establish differences in the relationship by gender.

as overweight women are more likely to develop migraines than men overweight. Moreover, within the same sex, overweight women tend to develop migraines by 30% than those with normal weight.

In men the relationship is less pronounced, but which does not mean that the belly is a dangerous element. For further cute and innocent it may seem, it’s worth getting rid of it.

It is well known that obesity has many contradictions in the body. One of the recent studies come to light shows that obesity adversely affect male fertility.

That is, it seems clear that obese men are more likely to suffer fertility problems than those with normal weight for their height. This is what emerges from a study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, which states that the obese men are three times more likely to have a lower number of sperm that men lean.

In addition, the study shows that also are three times more likely to have a low number of progressively motile sperm (ie, to move) and nearly twice as likely to have a high percentage of sperm shape abnormal.

The research, which was held at the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, USA), has suggested that men with excess body fat have higher levels of the female hormone estrogen and reduces levels of the male hormone testosterone , which is also thought to affect fertility.

Finally, the study says that obesity adversely affect male fertility, it is concluded that men can improve their semen quality and thereby increase their fertility by reducing their exposure to toxins, to take showers instead hot baths, away from snuff and limiting consumption of alcohol.

As well as adults find it difficult to face the mirror and see that a pair have been left to enter, in children this reality is equally real. Childhood obesity has become a major problem that we all face, not just for aesthetic and physical health.

Obesity carries a certain “social condemnation” of travel, which negatively affects the obese. In cases of obese children, the psychological effects of taking this strong consistency, which, together with the teasing and bullying by their peers can seriously damage self-esteem.

Unfortunately, children can become much more cruel than adults, and this is burned into the minds and memories of childhood obesity, who looks very difficult in later disposal.

Moreover, this can translate into an abandonment of the self-image that persists into adolescence and adulthood, with the obvious psychological consequences that this entails for the individual.

It is therefore vital that parents represent an obese child support instead of being part of society’s condemnation of the victims. Provide support and love are fundamental premises, as well as take a nutritionist to provide resources and time to get to lose their extra kilos and have a healthy body image.