Tue Jun 18, 2013, 09:58 PM
nadinbrzezinski (121,715 posts)
Obesity is a disease, doctors’ group says Maggie Fox
The American Medical Association officially designated obesity as a disease on Tuesday – a disease that requires medical treatment and prevention.
The organization doesn’t have any kind of official say in the matter, but it’s influential nonetheless, and the vote of the AMA’s policy-making House of Delegates is one more step in the evolution of social attitudes towards obesity.
“Recognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way the medical community tackles this complex issue that affects approximately one in three Americans,†AMA board member Dr. Patrice Harris said in a statement.
http://t.nbcnews.com/health/obesity-disease-doctors-group-says-6C10371394
Bout bloody time
I'm sure by now everybody sees the family resemblence.Yes. She's carrying a cup of coffee and you're carrying a pinwheel.
Yes. She's carrying a cup of coffee and you're carrying a pinwheel.
It's obvious.
I'm a little surprised that nutcase nadin is so excited about this.
So nadin is happy to find out she's diseased? Yay for you nadin.
I cured part of my disease. I quit drinking soda and changed some things, and I lost close to 40lbs last year.Well done indeed !
This should make my weight loss thread famous. But let's remember when a sister organization removed homosexuality from the list of mental diseases.
If obesity is a disease then look for more government intrusion into everyone's lives.
Yes. She's carrying a cup of coffee and you're carrying a pinwheel.
That isn't coffee. It's a cup of gravy.That made me giggle.
it means it ain't her fault! Simple as that. all Libs are victims.
Now she has an excuse for lookin' like escargot outa the shell.
More incontrovertible proof that nadin and franksolich are cousins.(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/photoatcc/nadinbrzezinski/1997Tomahawk_zps5786c63c.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/photoatcc/media/nadinbrzezinski/1997Tomahawk_zps5786c63c.jpg.html)(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/photoatcc/nadinbrzezinski/nadin4-1_zps68f5760b.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/photoatcc/media/nadinbrzezinski/nadin4-1_zps68f5760b.jpg.html)
I'm sure by now everybody sees the family resemblence.
More incontrovertible proof that nadin and franksolich are cousins.(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/photoatcc/nadinbrzezinski/1997Tomahawk_zps5786c63c.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/photoatcc/media/nadinbrzezinski/1997Tomahawk_zps5786c63c.jpg.html)(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/photoatcc/nadinbrzezinski/nadin4-1_zps68f5760b.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/photoatcc/media/nadinbrzezinski/nadin4-1_zps68f5760b.jpg.html)
I'm sure by now everybody sees the family resemblence.
I believe there is more to obesity then just eating.
Why can some people pack in 2,000 calories twice a day and stay slim and trim and others eat 1,000 calories a day gain weight ?
Some people metabolize a lot quicker than others. Don't know why. Ask a healthcare professional. I eat everything in site and drink like a fish and have never been over 195 at 5'11". I also stopped running the day before 27Apr00.
I cured part of my disease. I quit drinking soda and changed some things, and I lost close to 40lbs last year.
I believe there is more to obesity then just eating.
Why can some people pack in 2,000 calories twice a day and stay slim and trim and others eat 1,000 calories a day gain weight ?
Gut bacteria is interesting, oldest son had it bad with ulcers. Before they tracked down the cause of the ulcers he found that eating a bowl of raisin bran for breakfast really helped. Just one brand other brands did nothing for him.
When I get indigestion I take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, old time home remedy, and in 20 minutes the pain is gone.
Today's theory is bad bacteria cannot survive in an acid environment. Then the theory that the acid stimulates the out put in Peptides causing them to produce more to coat the stomach. Those antacids, Tums for one just do the job that our sluggish
glands should be doing and they slow way down, a good shot of acid wakes them up, sort of like fighting fire with fire.
At work today, I overheard a co-worker say, "I wish I could eat healthy, but you need money to have someone cook you healthy meals." ::)
Some people metabolize a lot quicker than others. Don't know why. Ask a healthcare professional. I eat everything in site and drink like a fish and have never been over 195 at 5'11". I also stopped running the day before 27Apr00.
So, then . . . your husband cooks your meals? :tongue: O-)
I'm starting the family out on a Mediterranean diet soon, so I'll be doing almost all of the cooking at that point.A nice light Mediterranean dinner sounds great.
Some people metabolize a lot quicker than others. Don't know why. Ask a healthcare professional. I eat everything in site and drink like a fish and have never been over 195 at 5'11". I also stopped running the day before 27Apr00.
That isn't coffee. It's a cup of gravy.
Gnads is the type of person that would circle the lot for 20 minutes to find the closest parking space...............at the gym!Libs are not good at getting hints.
The American Medical Association officially designated obesity as a disease on Tuesday – a disease that requires medical treatment and prevention.
So..........90% of Americans will be eligible for disability ?
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So..........90% of Americans will be eligible for disability ?
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"Can I get 2 Big Macs extra Big Mac sauce, and a large fry."
"What would you like to drink?"
"Diet Coke, I'm on a diet."