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Health Implications: The Lurking Quandaries with Dairy
Often people assume age or genetics are the culprits of health issues. For instance, “My mother was obese, and therefore I am obese.” Yet only rarely are these to blame for disease. Normal aging patterns should not cause sickness. Most conditions occur because of lifestyle habits, such as eating. Consuming an optimal diet of whole food plant-centered nutrition allows the body to thrive. Disease may be halted, prevented, and/or reversed. One of the biggest offenders of illness and weight gain in the Western diet may surprisingly be dairy.
The Whole Food Way of Losing Weight
Developing a healthier lifestyle is often an effective strategy that avoids weight cycling, fad diets, and calorie counting. Instead of focusing on losing weight, paying attention to the quality of health may be the key. One significant aspect is nutrition.
Alarming Health Implications of Obesity
Obesity has been an increasing health concern in recent years. One study states that “excess weight has become the leading risk factor for disease burden in high-income countries” [1]. Described as excess body fat, obesity has risen substantially over recent decades, having an enormous impact on population and individual health.
Tipping the Balance of Fat
High fat diets are, for the most part, a big part of American meals. At breakfast, eggs, bacon, and sausage are enjoyed. In the nice weather, people grill large steaks and burgers. When eating dessert, ice cream is an undeniable favorite. Although these foods are largely part of life, they are comprised of high amounts of fat. Fat is a requirement of the body, and is needed for fuel and energy storage, cell membranes, and synthesizing other molecules. Yet what happens if it is consumed in excess?
New Changes with Weight Assessment
Earlier this summer the American Medical Association (AMA) advised that body mass index (BMI), a value calculated from a person’s height and weight, should not be the sole factor in deciding if a patient has a healthy weight. The problem with relying heavily on BMI is that it neglects the direct measurement of body fat.
The Road of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic: What Are Some Culprits?
With rising childhood obesity, many concerns are raised on the nutritional intake of the younger population. Looking back to 2010, the White House created a task force to solve this very issue. The plan included a strategy, benchmarks, and a goal to end childhood obesity within a generation.
Protecting the Future Generation
Children are full of life, vigor, and vitality. As a popular song lyric goes, “Children are our future.” They are appropriately viewed as the next generation to make an impact upon the world. Fittingly, the health of the pediatric population is vital to their flourish into adulthood. The general health status of children has been a growing concern and cannot go unnoticed.