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Obesity: tackling the causes of the causes
The BMJ Opinion provides comment and opinion written by The British Medical Journal's international community of readers, authors, and editors.
2021
Abstract
This article analyses the responsibility of society systems’ structures towards the obesity epidemic - and how strongly a shift in the government responses is required to tackle this issue. Our “obesogenic” environments hinder the population from accessing healthy lifestyle and dietary patterns, while portraying obesity as an individual’s lack of personal willpower. By challenging the current views on obesity, this article proposes that new policies must be created to eliminate inequalities and to provide long-term solutions to the root causes of obesity, deeply entrenched across all aspects of society.
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Navigating Obesity in Immune Dysfunction
KARA FITZGERALD, ND completed a post-doctorate in nutritional biochemistry/laboratory science with Richard Lord, Ph.D. Author: Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, contributing author: Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine; IFM’s Textbook for Functional Medicine. She lectures globally on functional medicine; is on faculty at IFM and practices in Connecticut.
2021
Abstract
This blog post discusses the management of obesity in clinical practice. The benefits of using a personalised approach are highlighted while other factors are taken into consideration when supporting obese patients - too little versus too much physical activity, and their equal contribution to respiratory tract infection risk for example. The crucial role of weight loss is analysed and discussed, along with the importance of working with a team of different healthcare practitioners, who practice patient-lead healthcare.
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Do These Microbes Make Me Look Fat?
Metagenics Institute is a trusted, peer-to-peer, evidence-based educational resource for nutrition and personalized medicine. Its mission is to transform healthcare by inspiring and educating practitioners, and their patients, about personalized lifestyle medicine.
2021
Abstract
This article reflects upon the epidemic of obesity, analysing the role that socioeconomic factors, dietary patterns, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and genetics are playing in metabolic disorders development. Moreover, it presents us with some compelling food for thought regarding the impact that a healthy/unhealthy gut can play in obesity and cardiovascular disease development, and how microbiome research is showing promising results in the field.
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The effects of sugary drinks on your child's health
Children's Health is a pediatric health care system in North Texas anchored by two hospitals, Children's Medical Center Dallas and Children's Medical Center Plano, as well as seven specialty centers and 19 pediatric clinics located throughout the region. They provide a number of education and outreach programs to support families and their kids.
2021
Abstract
Consumption of added sugars, particularly those in sugary drinks, poses a significant health risk to children and adolescents. This blog post puts into perspective how much sugar is hiding in the drinks we buy and consume on a daily basis - and aims to educate families to find healthier alternatives.