Can we PLEASE change the definition of childhood obesity?

Can we PLEASE change the definition of childhood obesity? Pretty please? Why, you ask? Let the explanation begin. First things first... we must agree that America is in the middle (or the beginning) of an obesity epidemic.

The latest data shows that more than one third of American adults are now considered to be medically obese. What that means is that one out of three American adults now have a body mass index (BMI) in excess of 30. BMI is a way of looking at weight for height. A healthy BMI runs from 18.9 - 24.9. An overweight BMI runs from 25 - 29.9. A fat reduction review can help you construct a clear describe of what you demand to focus on to achieve your fat reduction purpose if you're a rookie; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an advanced or more boost stage of their losing weight program. Following are seven steps that can serve as suggestions for your special weight loss plan. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same thing. Many weight loss plans have fooled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by leading to a person's body to eliminate more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. It is a simple measurement. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has an online BMI calculator.

However, when it comes to childhood obesity, our national leaders are more than a little confused. Instead of sticking to the easy to maintain definition of a healthy weight for a particular height, they get all "technical" by trying to change the definition to depend upon the word "percentile."

Most Americans do not even understand the concept of "percentile" - and the folks dealing with childhood obesity unwittingly prove the point. In the field of statistics, the term "percentile" is a valuable tool. In the hands of Washington bureaurocrats, however, it is a blunt edged instrument to demonstrate their ignorance.

When we took standardized tests in school, we got reports back which told us how we scored. In addition to the standard score, we got scored against our peers based on percentile. If we scored in the 95th percentile, it meant that we scored better than 95 percent of those who took the test on that subject. Or, more likely for the average, we scored in the 50th percentile. That means that half the people scored above us and half scored below us. This is a common definition for "average".

If you go to just about any government website dealing with childhood obesity, it will invariably contain the following definition:

"Obesity is defined as body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile... and children with BMI between the 85th and 95th percentile are classified as overweight."

Then, the website will go on to claim that, depending on which state you choose, the percentile of overweight and obese children runs from a low of 23.1% for Utah and Minnesota to a high of 44.4% for Mississippi. In other words, their definition of overweight and obese is those in the top 15% of the population of children in America... and, wait for it, around 33% of our children fit into to this mythical 15 percent.

It is time to drop the "percentile" part of the definition. Our health care professionals have decades worth of data to determine healthy weights for corresponding heights in relation to American children. Just give us the "skinny" on the reality of the situation. Please. This is a serious situation and needs to be addressed in a straightforward way that is easy to understand for the average American.

Two out of three American adults are now considered to be overweight, and one third are considered to be medically obese. Traditionally, the rate for children has been much lower in the US, with the extra pounds typically coming on after adulthood. If one third of our kids are already overweight now, the overweight and obese rating of the future look to be staggeringly high. We already spend an inordinate amount of money on our national health, but that number will skyrocket in the future due to the traditional chronic ailments which come with extra pounds.

Please, can we take this seriously? Seriously enough to make sense to the average American? Please? The First Lady, Michelle Obama, has childhood obesity as her "issue" - maybe she can help. The future of our nation may very well depend upon it.

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Blueberry Banana Oat Bread

• 1 C lowfat buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 C mashed ripe banana, about 2 medium
• 2/3 C packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 C oil
• 2 C all purpose flour
• 1 C old fashioned oats
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• tsp salt
• tsp baking soda
• 1 6 oz packages of Driscolls blueberries

1. Preheat oven to 375. Coat a 9 X 5 loaf pan with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.

2. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, banana, sugar and oil in a large bowl until well blended.

3. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Stir into wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

4. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

5. Bake 1 hour or until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 15 minutes.

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Calories: 254

Protein: 5 grams

Carbohydrates: 42 grams

Fat: 7 grams

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Last week, Ricki Lake spoke to Mario Lopez about her weight loss and she said that she is wearing a size 28 Paige Jeans and that makes her happy.

Lake said, "I am wearing a size 28 Paige Jeans. Jeans don't lie, and I am just happy!"

Ricki Lake and Derek Hough have been at the top of the leaderboard since the beginning of this season, and they received the first 10s of the season from the judges.

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Studies have shown that people who lose the weight slowly, and exercise and eat less tend to keep the weight off.

Weight Watchers was recently chosen by US News and World Report as the best overall commercial diet because it is based on simply exercising and eating smaller portions. There are no special foods required and dieters can eat whatever they like, but the focus is on eating more fruits, vegetables and protein. A fat burning overview can help you build a clear describe of what you require to focus on to achieve your fat reducing target if you're a rookie; or serve as a reminder for these who are at an intermediate or more boost level of their weight loss strategy. Promptly after are seven steps that can serve as suggestions for your own weight loss program. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not a similar thing. Many weight loss applications have misled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss plans only work by resulting in a person's body to reduce more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Even after they lose the weight, Weight Watchers dieters can continue eating the plan even if they stop going to weekly meetings, or doing Weight Watchers online.

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The growing problem of diabetes

Diabetes is long term condition that affects over 25 million people in the United States. According to the Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), seven million people are not even aware that they have the disease. Currently, Alabama leads the nation in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes.

This is a serious situation. Diabetes can have far-reaching affects on ones health, especially if the disease goes unmanaged or undetected. The disease is a major cause of heart problems, stroke, kidney failure, and blindness.

Type 1 diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes. This type occurs when the pancreas can no longer make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is necessary for cells of the body use blood sugar or glucose. Glucose comes from the food one eats and is the source of energy for the body.

Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually occurs in children, teens, or young adults under 30. If a person is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, insulin shots are needed everyday. Symptoms of type 1 include: excessive thirst, hunger, frequent urination, weight loss without trying, sudden vision changes, fatigue, and dry skin.

Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1, especially among older adults, usually over 40. With type 2 diabetes, the cells do not respond well to insulin (called insulin resistance) or the pancreas does not make enough of the hormone. This type of diabetes happens slowly and is associated with being overweight. Because of the increase in childhood obesity, children are also developing type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes can be managed with exercise, diet, and weight control. Sometimes drugs are also prescribed to help the body use glucose more effectively. A fat burning overview can help you construct a clear describe of what you need to focus on to achieve your fat reducing purpose if you're a starter; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an intermediate or more advance level of their weight-loss strategy. Following are seven steps that can serve as methods for your own weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same thing. Many weight loss plans have tricked people into considering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss programs only work by producing a person's body to eliminate more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Although type 2 diabetes may have no symptoms, some people experience symptoms similar to type 1.

The Joslin Diabetes Center, a renowned clinic for diabetes care, opened in January, 2011, at Brookwood Medical Center in Homewood to help deal with this growing problem. By educating patients about the benefits of healthy eating, exercise, and medications, the clinicians at the center hope to improve the health of residents diagnosed with diabetes in the Birmingham area. The center will also focus on educating health care professionals in the region.

For more information about diabetes, check out the following resources for the greater Birmingham area:

• Islets of Hope
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• UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic
• Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Inc.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation--Alabama Chapter

Unmanaged diabetes can lead to serious health problems. By talking with health care professionals and practicing lifestyle changes, diabetes can be controlled with fewer complications.

The articles written by Andrea Wenger, Birmingham Diets Examiner, are for informational purposes only and are not to be used in the place of medical advice. Please contact a licensed physician or other medical professional before changing any health care routine or before starting any diet, fitness, or exercise program. Although every effort has been made to include the most current information, new information is released daily and may cause some recommendations to change.

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Former Pussycat Doll and X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger says dancing is her 1 fitness activity, according to an interview with a Glamour magazine reporter. Dancing keeps her in shape, and, Nicole added, "I'm like a drill sergeant!"

Nicole also jogs and does circuit training. Her recovery after a long flight? Climbing on a treadmill for 10 minutes and doing intervals. A fat loss review can help you build a clear outline of what you require to focus on to achieve your fat reduction target if you're a rookie; or serve as a reminder for the ones who are at an advanced or more boost level of their weight loss plan. Following are seven steps that can serve as suggestions for your special weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not a similar thing. Many weight loss programs have fooled people into thinking that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss plans only work by producing a person's body to reduce more muscle tissue and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. And, Nicole told Glamour, her abs secret consists of crunches on the ball.

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