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∙ 16y agoThe calorie intake for a child should be approx 1500 cals per day. Remember excersie should be a part of any weight lose program. Do not pay to much attention to the BMI as it can be missleading. I am 5'10 and weigh 200 lbs. but have a fat percentasge of 12%. the BMI index tells me I am obese. The weight I have is muscle.
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∙ 16y agoYes, they should.
If you eat more than you need each day, you'll start to gain weight. Eventually, it might even lead to obesity and other health problems.
One pound of body fat tissue contains around 3,500 calories. This means that in order to lose one pound of body fat, you would need to create a caloric deficit of 3,500 calories through a combination of diet and exercise.
According to recent data, the city with the highest obesity rate in America is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas.
There are many reasons behind obesity and genes are one of them. According to research, the percentage of obesity that can be attributed to genetics varies, depending on the population examined, from 6% to 85%. Thus, it can be concluded that it is a genetic problem in quite a few cases.
Height and weight are key to calculating one's BMI. The BMI calculator will give you a good idea of a normal weight for one's height as well as obesity levels. It also provides knowledge for underweight statistics.
How about "Obesity".
Obesity. High fat consumption often leads to excess caloric and fat intake, which increases body fat. Coronary artery disease. High consumption of saturated fats is associated with coronary artery disease
You're fat, I'm fat, we are all fat! According to a 2010 Census...
What leads to obesity
Obesity surgery is pretty serious as it can sometimes be too risky to bother. What's even more strange is that many patients who undergo obesity surgery don't even require medical attention or assistance. Many times, people pay big money for obesity surgery simply because they do not have the willpower to burn the weight themselves. What's great, however, about this is that obese patients can lose weight a lot easier and more quickly than, say a patient is only minimally overweight. Before taking the plunge into obesity surgery, try gradually decreasing your daily caloric intake to the point where it is really not noticeable. The weight should begin to slide off and you won't even be making much of a change to your diet.
There's obesity everywhere.