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 Obesity
Obesity is becoming a major global health concern. In fact, a survey recently found that abdominal fat is the world’s number one killer, claiming more than 17 million lives each year.

Although the issues differ slightly where men, women and children are concerned, it looks like the problem boils down to the following: too much of the wrong foods and too little physical activity.

However, one must keep in mind that obesity is not a simple matter. Learn more about the psychological factors at play, and find out how you can actively prevent obesity in your own life.

 CONTENTS
Why?
Am I obese?, Chemicals that control appetite, Obesity: not a simple issue, Should government ban junk food?, Couch potato? Biology to blame, Clues to appetite control, We are getting shorter and fatter, Obesity may be caused by a virus

Psychology
The obese personality, Food and guilt, The emotions of overeating, Fear makes us fat, Investigating binge eating disorder, Stress – can it make you fat?, Stress - coping, Self-deception, When ads entice you to eat , Parents & partners

Obesity in men
A look at male weight gain, Male weight loss considered, Obesity: Simple solutions

Obesity in women
Those tummies, thighs and hips!, Hormones in obesity & anorexia, Menopause may trigger obesity

Obesity in children
Many SA kids obese, Combat childhood obesity, What SA is doing about its fat kids

Stats
Fat South Africa, Obesity: a global concern, Obesity a major concern in SA, Are South Africans gluttons?, Are we getting shorter and fatter?, Obesity: SA sitting on a time bomb

X syndrome
Insulin resistance, Obesity and diseases, Obesity and the metabolic syndrome, Preventing obesity and diabetes, More on obesity and diabetes, Obesity and diabetes: Solutions

Solutions
SA snack tax urged to fight obesity, Slipping down the obesity slide?, Strategies to combat obesity, Health warnings on burgers & chips, Quiz: ready to lose weight?

 


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