COURSE DESCRIPTION
In America you need to know the facts about Obesity
Obesity has more than doubled and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.Immediate Health Effects:
Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In a population-based sample of 5- to 17-year-olds, 70% of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Long-term health effects:
Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults11-14 and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
Learn about obesity in these Course.
You'll learn what causes obesity; how your body stores fat; what are the biggest risk factors for obesity; what surgical options are available for the morbidly obese; how obesity affects fertility, pregnancy, cancer, and diabetes; and much more.
CURRICULUM
Are All Calories Equal
Bariatric Surgery Nutrition Assessment
Being Overweight vs. Being Obese
Best Exercises to Lose Weight
Can You Be Obese but Healthy
Causes of Obesity
Does Dieting Slow Down Metabolism
Foods to Avoid after Bariatric Surgery
Foods to Eat after Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery Complications
Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Health Problems Caused by Obesity
How People Keep Off Weight They've Lost
How Sleep Affects Weight
How the Body Stores Fat
How to Calculate Your BMI
How to Pick a Weight Loss Surgeon
How to Pick the Right Bariatric Surgery
Is Gastric Bypass Covered by Insurance
Lap Band Surgery vs. Gastric Sleeve
Liftstyle Changes, Sleep, Diet
Lose Weight with Behavior Modification
Obesity and Cancer
Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity and Fertility
Obesity and Pregnancy
Obesity and Your BMI
Obesity and Your Waist Circumference
Obesity Risk Factors
Obesity Statistics You Should Know
Obesity Treatments
Overcome Obesity with Lifestyle Changes
Pre-Op Testing for Bariatric Surgery
Preview
Psychological Reasons People Overeat
Surgical Options to Treat Obesity
Treatment and Surgery - What you need to know
Treatments That Cause Weight Gain
Weight Loss Surgery and Diabetes
Weight Loss Surgery FAQs
What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery
What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery
What Is Lap Band Surgery
What Is Morbid Obesity
What is Obesity
What Is Obesity
What to Eat If You're Obese
When Does Obesity Become Dangerous
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