New medication could give people with obesity the way to match their will – New way forward for obesity treatment | MyPR.co.za: MyPR: New medication could give people with obesity the way to match their will – New way forward for obesity treatment: Obesity is a growing concern worldwide with 39% of men and 40% of women over the age of 18 being classified as overweight, and 13% … [Read more...] about New medication could give people with obesity the way to match their will – New way forward for obesity treatment | MyPR.co.za
Obesity
We tracked Soweto mothers-to-be to find out more about diet and obesity patterns | The Conversation
We tracked Soweto mothers-to-be to find out more about diet and obesity patterns: GettyImages Pregnancy has been described as a “teachable moment” for promoting healthy lifestyle choices. This is because pregnant women are highly motivated to make behavioural changes. Whether the change involves taking a prescribed medication or supplement, or giving up a risky behaviour such … [Read more...] about We tracked Soweto mothers-to-be to find out more about diet and obesity patterns | The Conversation
Don’T Let Obesity Come Between You And Your Health
Don’T Let Obesity Come Between You And Your Health: Obesity is a medical condition that happens when a person carries excess weight that might affect your health. Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that doctors use to see if a person has the appropriate weight for their age, height and sex. A BMI of between 25 and 29.9 indicates that a person is carrying excess weight. Obesity is … [Read more...] about Don’T Let Obesity Come Between You And Your Health
Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years | The Conversation
Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years: Migration to cities has led to increased obesity in Africa. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El GhanyRapid urbanisation and associated changes in people’s lifestyle means Africa faces a growing obesity problem. Across the continent the share of the urban population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and … [Read more...] about Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years | The Conversation
South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity | The Conversation
South Africa's twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity: South Africans eat too little fruit and vegetables. Food gardens in urban and rural communities could help. Flickr/USAID | Southern AfricaMany South Africans are going hungry. At the same time obesity rates are rising. This is unsurprising - both are forms of malnutrition and tend to go together. The coexistence … [Read more...] about South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity | The Conversation
