Restrictive procedures limit the amount of food that can be eaten by reducing the size of the stomach. Examples are gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy.
Targeting abdominal obesity in diabetology: What can we do about it?My Healthy Waist
By Luc Van Gaal, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diabetology, Metabolism & Clinical Nutrition, Antwerp, Belgium
The document discusses recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity, focusing on laparoscopic gastric banding surgery as a treatment option that can provide sustained weight loss over several years. It describes the health risks of obesity and how weight loss surgery like gastric banding can help resolve health conditions by facilitating gradual and long-term weight loss. Key details about the LAP-BAND system and the surgical procedure are provided.
Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity include laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, which provides a partnership for sustained weight loss. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and affects 20% of adults, increasing risks for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers. While diet and behavior changes often fail to maintain long-term weight loss, surgery has been shown to produce 60% excess weight loss after 2 years through a gradual process, resolving comorbidities. The LAP-BAND system works by allowing small meals to satisfy hunger for long periods, providing an adjustable tool for significant weight loss.
[1] O documento apresenta o projeto de automatização de estacionamentos desenvolvido por William Strafacce Soares como trabalho de conclusão de curso de MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos.
[2] O projeto tem o objetivo de criar um software que mapeará os estacionamentos da cidade e disponibilizará as informações para usuários via aplicativo Android e portal web.
[3] O documento descreve o plano de projeto contendo detalhes sobre escopo, cronograma, custos, qualidade, recursos humanos, comunicações, riscos, aquisi
Estudo Modernização Planta Industria - Instalacao de Equipamentos Industriais...Murilo Paixao
Este documento apresenta um estudo de caso para a modernização de uma planta industrial através da instalação de novos equipamentos. O trabalho foi realizado como requisito parcial para obtenção do título de especialista em gerenciamento de projetos pela FGV. O documento descreve o projeto, seu escopo, metodologia, planos de gerenciamento de projeto de acordo com o guia PMBOK e conclusões.
El documento presenta una revisión del Decreto Supremo 055-2010-EM, el nuevo reglamento de seguridad y salud ocupacional en minería en Perú. Entre los cambios más importantes se incluyen: 1) la formación de comités de seguridad y salud ocupacional con representación de trabajadores y empleadores en empresas con más de 25 trabajadores; 2) nuevos requisitos para ingenieros de seguridad y programas anuales de seguridad y salud; y 3) mayores horas de capacitación obligatoria y certificados
Este documento presenta un resumen de tres párrafos de la introducción escrita por Silvie Le Bon al ensayo de Jean-Paul Sartre sobre "La trascendencia del Ego". Brevemente: 1) El ensayo fue una de las primeras obras filosóficas de Sartre y marcó el inicio de su exploración que culminaría en "El ser y la nada"; 2) Aborda temas como la relación entre la conciencia y el ego, rechazando la idea de que el ego reside en la conciencia; 3) Presenta las ideas de Sart
Restrictive procedures limit the amount of food that can be eaten by reducing the size of the stomach. Examples are gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy.
Targeting abdominal obesity in diabetology: What can we do about it?My Healthy Waist
By Luc Van Gaal, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Diabetology, Metabolism & Clinical Nutrition, Antwerp, Belgium
The document discusses recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity, focusing on laparoscopic gastric banding surgery as a treatment option that can provide sustained weight loss over several years. It describes the health risks of obesity and how weight loss surgery like gastric banding can help resolve health conditions by facilitating gradual and long-term weight loss. Key details about the LAP-BAND system and the surgical procedure are provided.
Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity include laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, which provides a partnership for sustained weight loss. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and affects 20% of adults, increasing risks for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers. While diet and behavior changes often fail to maintain long-term weight loss, surgery has been shown to produce 60% excess weight loss after 2 years through a gradual process, resolving comorbidities. The LAP-BAND system works by allowing small meals to satisfy hunger for long periods, providing an adjustable tool for significant weight loss.
[1] O documento apresenta o projeto de automatização de estacionamentos desenvolvido por William Strafacce Soares como trabalho de conclusão de curso de MBA em Gerenciamento de Projetos.
[2] O projeto tem o objetivo de criar um software que mapeará os estacionamentos da cidade e disponibilizará as informações para usuários via aplicativo Android e portal web.
[3] O documento descreve o plano de projeto contendo detalhes sobre escopo, cronograma, custos, qualidade, recursos humanos, comunicações, riscos, aquisi
Estudo Modernização Planta Industria - Instalacao de Equipamentos Industriais...Murilo Paixao
Este documento apresenta um estudo de caso para a modernização de uma planta industrial através da instalação de novos equipamentos. O trabalho foi realizado como requisito parcial para obtenção do título de especialista em gerenciamento de projetos pela FGV. O documento descreve o projeto, seu escopo, metodologia, planos de gerenciamento de projeto de acordo com o guia PMBOK e conclusões.
El documento presenta una revisión del Decreto Supremo 055-2010-EM, el nuevo reglamento de seguridad y salud ocupacional en minería en Perú. Entre los cambios más importantes se incluyen: 1) la formación de comités de seguridad y salud ocupacional con representación de trabajadores y empleadores en empresas con más de 25 trabajadores; 2) nuevos requisitos para ingenieros de seguridad y programas anuales de seguridad y salud; y 3) mayores horas de capacitación obligatoria y certificados
Este documento presenta un resumen de tres párrafos de la introducción escrita por Silvie Le Bon al ensayo de Jean-Paul Sartre sobre "La trascendencia del Ego". Brevemente: 1) El ensayo fue una de las primeras obras filosóficas de Sartre y marcó el inicio de su exploración que culminaría en "El ser y la nada"; 2) Aborda temas como la relación entre la conciencia y el ego, rechazando la idea de que el ego reside en la conciencia; 3) Presenta las ideas de Sart
Este documento descreve o contexto e plano de estudos para um curso de Programação e Sistemas de Informação para alunos do 10o ano de uma escola secundária em Portugal. O curso ensina conceitos básicos de programação como algoritmos, variáveis, tipos de dados e operadores durante 36 horas ao longo de 48 aulas. O documento fornece detalhes sobre a turma, incluindo a idade e situação socioeconômica dos alunos, e sobre os objetivos e conteúdos do primeiro módulo do curso em introdução à programa
Este documento resume uma monografia sobre o modelo de internacionalização das pequenas e médias empresas exportadoras da região da AMREC. A monografia analisa o perfil comportamental destas empresas ao se inserirem no mercado internacional. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa com questionários aplicados a 70 empresas, obtendo 17 respostas. Os resultados fornecem uma base sobre os comportamentos adotados por estas empresas para entrada no mercado externo, mas não permitem conclusões definitivas devido ao pequeno número de respostas.
Cultura de Convergência - Autor: Luciano ArêasLuciano Arêas
Apresentação realizada para a disciplina "Cultura, Tecnologia e Trabalho", ministrada pela profa Katia Muniz, na Pós-Graduação a Distância em Educação e Tecnologia, pela Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA) do Rio de Janeiro.
Releitura mistagógica de lucas 19, 1 10Liana Plentz
O documento discute a importância da catequese de iniciação cristã e o processo de formação de novos discípulos. Ele usa a história de Zaqueu para ilustrar sete passos deste processo: 1) desejar ver Jesus, 2) criar um jeito de vê-Lo, 3) ver e ser visto por Ele, 4) obedecer ao convite de Jesus, 5) acolhê-Lo em casa, 6) colocá-Lo no centro da vida, 7) compartilhar bens com Ele. O documento argumenta que a catequese deve encantar
U2 se formó en 1976 cuando Larry Mullen colocó un anuncio buscando músicos para una banda. El grupo originalmente se llamó Feedback y luego The Hype, antes de adoptar el nombre U2. Su primer álbum, Boy, se lanzó en 1980 a través de Island Records y tuvo éxito comercial. Aunque su segundo álbum October también tuvo buena recepción inicialmente, no pudo superar las 250,000 copias vendidas. U2 pasó por dificultades en sus primeros años mientras buscaba establecerse como una banda exitosa.
Este documento resume la historia y discografía de la banda irlandesa U2. Comenzó en 1976 cuando Larry Mullen puso un anuncio buscando músicos para formar un grupo, reclutando a Bono, Edge y Adam Clayton. Su primer álbum "Boy" en 1980 tuvo éxito. Su segundo álbum "October" no tuvo tanto éxito debido a la presión durante la grabación y las críticas. Su tercer álbum "War" de 1982 los llevó al éxito internacional criticando el clima bélico mundial de la
O documento discute as diferenças entre moral e ética, resumindo:
1) Moral refere-se aos costumes de uma sociedade, enquanto ética é a reflexão filosófica sobre princípios morais.
2) Embora relacionados, moral se refere a normas sociais e ética à reflexão individual sobre o certo e errado.
3) A ética busca compreender como valores morais são formados e aplicados de forma diferente em cada sociedade e época.
Du respect du droit d’auteur dans le cadre de la rédaction d'un écritguest5eb90d67
Conférence sur le respect du droit d'auteur dans le cadre de la rédaction d'un écrit à l'Université.
Peut-on reprendre des extraits d'œuvres, à quelles conditions et dans quelles limites ?
Este documento presenta una guía de indicadores claves de desempeño (KPI) para la gestión logística. Se divide en varios capítulos que clasifican y describen los KPI financieros, operativos, de tiempo, calidad, productividad y excelencia logística. Incluye fichas técnicas de KPI para compras, producción, almacenamiento, transporte, costos, servicio al cliente e importaciones/exportaciones. Finalmente, propone indicadores de gestión por ingeniería para medir la utilización y el rendimiento de
Este documento presenta los principios y procedimientos para el reclutamiento y selección de personal en una organización. Explica que el proceso de selección consiste en etapas de evaluación para determinar la idoneidad de los candidatos para un cargo. También establece políticas como dar prioridad al reclutamiento interno y utilizar fuentes externas cuando no haya candidatos internos calificados. El proceso debe basarse en criterios explícitos y éticos para tomar decisiones justas.
El documento trata sobre el derecho de autor. Explica los conceptos clave como derecho de autor, autor, tipos de obras protegidas y reglas. También cubre temas como protección y exclusión de obras, contenido de los derechos morales y patrimoniales, y plagio. Finalmente, introduce conceptos de propiedad industrial como patentes, marcas, secretos industriales y trazado de circuitos integrados.
Uni administracion,planificacion y control del almacen integralMiguel Oruna
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O documento apresenta uma introdução ao Modelo de Negócios Canvas, descrevendo seus nove blocos principais: (1) Segmentos de Clientes, (2) Proposta de Valor, (3) Canais, (4) Relacionamento com Clientes, (5) Fluxos de Receita, (6) Recursos Chave, (7) Atividades Chave, (8) Parceiros Chave e (9) Estrutura de Custos. O objetivo é fornecer uma estrutura para mapear como uma empresa gera, entrega e captura valor.
Os principais pontos positivos da Fatec São Bernardo do Campo segundo os alunos são: bons professores com sólido conhecimento dos assuntos lecionados, boa infraestrutura com salas bem equipadas e limpas e laboratórios modernos, e reconhecida qualidade do ensino.
El documento describe la gestión de la cadena de suministros (SCM), definida como una solución tecnológica que permite administrar e incrementar la capacidad de toda la cadena de suministro. El SCM cubre el flujo de bienes desde los proveedores hasta los clientes finales a través de fabricantes y distribuidores. Requiere la integración de procesos de negocio clave y el intercambio de información entre los miembros de la cadena de suministro. La implementación de SCM puede mejorar el rendimiento empresarial mediante menores costos
El documento describe los diferentes tipos de medios de comunicación, incluyendo medios audiovisuales como la televisión y el cine, medios radiofónicos como la radio, e impresos como periódicos y revistas. Explica que los medios se utilizan para comunicar información a grandes audiencias masivas o a pequeños grupos, y que su propósito puede ser informar, entretener u ofrecer contenido especializado. También discute el papel creciente de los medios digitales e internet.
Este documento trata sobre el desempleo. Explica brevemente qué es el desempleo y la población económicamente activa. Luego presenta los objetivos de la investigación, que son demostrar las causas del desempleo, presentar posibles soluciones, dar a conocer la situación del desempleo en el país, y entender por qué las personas emigran en busca de empleo. Finalmente, menciona algunas limitaciones para realizar la investigación como el tiempo limitado y poca información disponible.
1) The document summarizes a presentation on the relationships between obesity, physical activity, and colorectal cancer risk and outcomes.
2) It discusses how increased BMI is an established risk factor for colorectal cancer in a gender- and site-specific manner, and how weight gain, especially in early adulthood, can increase colon cancer risk.
3) It also reviews how measurements of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio may be associated with colorectal cancer risk independent of BMI, and how analyses of cancer survival have shown mixed results depending on whether BMI is measured before or after cancer diagnosis.
This document summarizes a presentation on obesity, physical activity, and colorectal cancer. It discusses 3 key messages: 1) the importance of distinguishing known and unknown factors, 2) how BMI influences cancer risk differently before and after diagnosis, and 3) the "Will Rogers phenomenon" where average risk changes when high-risk groups move. It then reviews evidence that increased BMI, weight gain, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio are associated with higher colorectal cancer risk and mortality. However, these associations may differ depending on cancer type, gender, and whether BMI is measured before or after diagnosis. The document acknowledges collaborators and thanks the audience.
Este documento descreve o contexto e plano de estudos para um curso de Programação e Sistemas de Informação para alunos do 10o ano de uma escola secundária em Portugal. O curso ensina conceitos básicos de programação como algoritmos, variáveis, tipos de dados e operadores durante 36 horas ao longo de 48 aulas. O documento fornece detalhes sobre a turma, incluindo a idade e situação socioeconômica dos alunos, e sobre os objetivos e conteúdos do primeiro módulo do curso em introdução à programa
Este documento resume uma monografia sobre o modelo de internacionalização das pequenas e médias empresas exportadoras da região da AMREC. A monografia analisa o perfil comportamental destas empresas ao se inserirem no mercado internacional. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa com questionários aplicados a 70 empresas, obtendo 17 respostas. Os resultados fornecem uma base sobre os comportamentos adotados por estas empresas para entrada no mercado externo, mas não permitem conclusões definitivas devido ao pequeno número de respostas.
Cultura de Convergência - Autor: Luciano ArêasLuciano Arêas
Apresentação realizada para a disciplina "Cultura, Tecnologia e Trabalho", ministrada pela profa Katia Muniz, na Pós-Graduação a Distância em Educação e Tecnologia, pela Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA) do Rio de Janeiro.
Releitura mistagógica de lucas 19, 1 10Liana Plentz
O documento discute a importância da catequese de iniciação cristã e o processo de formação de novos discípulos. Ele usa a história de Zaqueu para ilustrar sete passos deste processo: 1) desejar ver Jesus, 2) criar um jeito de vê-Lo, 3) ver e ser visto por Ele, 4) obedecer ao convite de Jesus, 5) acolhê-Lo em casa, 6) colocá-Lo no centro da vida, 7) compartilhar bens com Ele. O documento argumenta que a catequese deve encantar
U2 se formó en 1976 cuando Larry Mullen colocó un anuncio buscando músicos para una banda. El grupo originalmente se llamó Feedback y luego The Hype, antes de adoptar el nombre U2. Su primer álbum, Boy, se lanzó en 1980 a través de Island Records y tuvo éxito comercial. Aunque su segundo álbum October también tuvo buena recepción inicialmente, no pudo superar las 250,000 copias vendidas. U2 pasó por dificultades en sus primeros años mientras buscaba establecerse como una banda exitosa.
Este documento resume la historia y discografía de la banda irlandesa U2. Comenzó en 1976 cuando Larry Mullen puso un anuncio buscando músicos para formar un grupo, reclutando a Bono, Edge y Adam Clayton. Su primer álbum "Boy" en 1980 tuvo éxito. Su segundo álbum "October" no tuvo tanto éxito debido a la presión durante la grabación y las críticas. Su tercer álbum "War" de 1982 los llevó al éxito internacional criticando el clima bélico mundial de la
O documento discute as diferenças entre moral e ética, resumindo:
1) Moral refere-se aos costumes de uma sociedade, enquanto ética é a reflexão filosófica sobre princípios morais.
2) Embora relacionados, moral se refere a normas sociais e ética à reflexão individual sobre o certo e errado.
3) A ética busca compreender como valores morais são formados e aplicados de forma diferente em cada sociedade e época.
Du respect du droit d’auteur dans le cadre de la rédaction d'un écritguest5eb90d67
Conférence sur le respect du droit d'auteur dans le cadre de la rédaction d'un écrit à l'Université.
Peut-on reprendre des extraits d'œuvres, à quelles conditions et dans quelles limites ?
Este documento presenta una guía de indicadores claves de desempeño (KPI) para la gestión logística. Se divide en varios capítulos que clasifican y describen los KPI financieros, operativos, de tiempo, calidad, productividad y excelencia logística. Incluye fichas técnicas de KPI para compras, producción, almacenamiento, transporte, costos, servicio al cliente e importaciones/exportaciones. Finalmente, propone indicadores de gestión por ingeniería para medir la utilización y el rendimiento de
Este documento presenta los principios y procedimientos para el reclutamiento y selección de personal en una organización. Explica que el proceso de selección consiste en etapas de evaluación para determinar la idoneidad de los candidatos para un cargo. También establece políticas como dar prioridad al reclutamiento interno y utilizar fuentes externas cuando no haya candidatos internos calificados. El proceso debe basarse en criterios explícitos y éticos para tomar decisiones justas.
El documento trata sobre el derecho de autor. Explica los conceptos clave como derecho de autor, autor, tipos de obras protegidas y reglas. También cubre temas como protección y exclusión de obras, contenido de los derechos morales y patrimoniales, y plagio. Finalmente, introduce conceptos de propiedad industrial como patentes, marcas, secretos industriales y trazado de circuitos integrados.
Uni administracion,planificacion y control del almacen integralMiguel Oruna
El documento presenta información sobre la administración de almacenes. Explica conceptos clave como logística, almacén, funciones y objetivos del almacén. Describe las zonas básicas de un almacén como recepción, almacenamiento, preparación de pedidos y salida. También cubre temas como organización del almacén, políticas de almacén y la importancia de mantener la calidad de la mercadería y controlar la cantidad.
O documento apresenta uma introdução ao Modelo de Negócios Canvas, descrevendo seus nove blocos principais: (1) Segmentos de Clientes, (2) Proposta de Valor, (3) Canais, (4) Relacionamento com Clientes, (5) Fluxos de Receita, (6) Recursos Chave, (7) Atividades Chave, (8) Parceiros Chave e (9) Estrutura de Custos. O objetivo é fornecer uma estrutura para mapear como uma empresa gera, entrega e captura valor.
Os principais pontos positivos da Fatec São Bernardo do Campo segundo os alunos são: bons professores com sólido conhecimento dos assuntos lecionados, boa infraestrutura com salas bem equipadas e limpas e laboratórios modernos, e reconhecida qualidade do ensino.
El documento describe la gestión de la cadena de suministros (SCM), definida como una solución tecnológica que permite administrar e incrementar la capacidad de toda la cadena de suministro. El SCM cubre el flujo de bienes desde los proveedores hasta los clientes finales a través de fabricantes y distribuidores. Requiere la integración de procesos de negocio clave y el intercambio de información entre los miembros de la cadena de suministro. La implementación de SCM puede mejorar el rendimiento empresarial mediante menores costos
El documento describe los diferentes tipos de medios de comunicación, incluyendo medios audiovisuales como la televisión y el cine, medios radiofónicos como la radio, e impresos como periódicos y revistas. Explica que los medios se utilizan para comunicar información a grandes audiencias masivas o a pequeños grupos, y que su propósito puede ser informar, entretener u ofrecer contenido especializado. También discute el papel creciente de los medios digitales e internet.
Este documento trata sobre el desempleo. Explica brevemente qué es el desempleo y la población económicamente activa. Luego presenta los objetivos de la investigación, que son demostrar las causas del desempleo, presentar posibles soluciones, dar a conocer la situación del desempleo en el país, y entender por qué las personas emigran en busca de empleo. Finalmente, menciona algunas limitaciones para realizar la investigación como el tiempo limitado y poca información disponible.
1) The document summarizes a presentation on the relationships between obesity, physical activity, and colorectal cancer risk and outcomes.
2) It discusses how increased BMI is an established risk factor for colorectal cancer in a gender- and site-specific manner, and how weight gain, especially in early adulthood, can increase colon cancer risk.
3) It also reviews how measurements of waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio may be associated with colorectal cancer risk independent of BMI, and how analyses of cancer survival have shown mixed results depending on whether BMI is measured before or after cancer diagnosis.
This document summarizes a presentation on obesity, physical activity, and colorectal cancer. It discusses 3 key messages: 1) the importance of distinguishing known and unknown factors, 2) how BMI influences cancer risk differently before and after diagnosis, and 3) the "Will Rogers phenomenon" where average risk changes when high-risk groups move. It then reviews evidence that increased BMI, weight gain, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio are associated with higher colorectal cancer risk and mortality. However, these associations may differ depending on cancer type, gender, and whether BMI is measured before or after diagnosis. The document acknowledges collaborators and thanks the audience.
This document discusses the relationship between obesity and cancer. It notes that cancer causes more deaths worldwide than malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, or childhood diarrhea combined. Obesity is a leading cause of several types of cancer. Randomized controlled trials have shown that intentional weight loss reduces levels of inflammatory markers like CRP that are implicated in cancer development. Understanding the biological mechanisms such as hormones, growth factors, and inflammation linking obesity to cancer can help identify targets for prevention through lifestyle changes and weight management.
PRESENTED BY: AYESHA KABEER
FROM: UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT SIALKOT SUBCAMPUS
Obesity and Cardiovascular Diseases
1. Causes of Overweight and Obesity
2. Accessing Obesity
-Body Mass Index
3. Cardiovascular Diseases caused by Obesity
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Obesity is defined as excess body fat accumulation that can impair health. It is assessed using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and other measures. While some argue it is not a true disease, others believe it is as it is associated with numerous comorbidities. Treating obesity involves diet, exercise and behavior changes. Pharmacotherapy or surgery may be used for more severe obesity, especially if comorbidities are present. Maintaining weight loss is challenging as the number of fat cells does not decrease significantly with dieting.
This document discusses obesity and infertility. It begins by defining categories of obesity based on BMI. It then shows trends over time revealing increasing rates of obesity globally. The document outlines how obesity impacts fertility potential by disrupting the menstrual cycle and increasing rates of anovulation. Specifically, it discusses how excess weight leads to hormonal imbalances and changes fat distribution in the body. The role of obesity in assisted reproductive technologies is then reviewed, finding obesity reduces response to fertility drugs and lowers success rates of IVF. Lastly, the document discusses how weight loss can help improve fertility.
Surgery should be reserved for carefully selected patients who have not achieved significant weight loss with nonsurgical methods, or for patients with life-threatening obesity-related conditions who may benefit more from early surgical intervention.
Case Study: Incidence of Lifestyle Diseases In IT IndustryJust for Hearts
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This document provides an overview of women's cancers presented by Stephan Esser MD. It reviews definitions, statistics, anatomy and physiology related to breast, uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancers. It discusses risk factors, opportunities for prevention, and proposes chronic inflammation as a model for cancer causation. The presentation aims to educate and empower audiences while motivating them towards lifestyle choices that may reduce cancer risk and progression, such as reducing toxins, adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle, managing stress, and avoiding chronic inflammation.
Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity include laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, which provides a partnership for sustained weight loss. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and affects 20% of adults, increasing risks for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers. While diet and behavior changes often fail to maintain long-term weight loss, surgery has been shown to produce 60% excess weight loss after 2 years through a gradual process, resolving comorbidities. The LAP-BAND system works by allowing small meals to satisfy hunger for long periods, providing an adjustable tool for significant weight loss.
Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity include laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, which provides a partnership for sustained weight loss. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and affects 20% of adults, increasing risks for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers. While diet and behavior changes often fail to provide long-term weight loss, surgery has been shown to result in 60% excess weight loss after 2 years through a gradual process, resolving comorbidities. The LAP-BAND system works by allowing small meals to satisfy hunger for long periods, providing an adjustable tool for significant weight loss.
Recent advances in surgical treatment for obesity include laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, which provides a partnership for sustained weight loss. Obesity is defined as a BMI over 30 and affects 20% of adults, increasing risks for diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers. While diet and behavior changes often fail to maintain long-term weight loss, surgery has been shown to produce 60% excess weight loss after 2 years through a gradual process, resolving comorbidities. The LAP-BAND system works by allowing small, satisfying meals while taming hunger through adjustment, producing results similar to other procedures but with less invasiveness.
Abdominal obesity, intra-abdominal adiposity and related cardiometabolic risk...My Healthy Waist
By Jean-Pierre Després, PhD, FAHA, Scientific Director, International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk, Professor, Division of Kinesiology, Université Laval, Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Québec, QC, Canada.
Nutrition and exercise play an important role in preventing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Adopting a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fish while limiting red meat and refined carbohydrates can help lower risk. Regular physical activity of at least 30 minutes per day for adults and 60 minutes per day for children also contributes to prevention. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise can significantly reduce incidence of chronic diseases.
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Ronan Scully shares his personal experience losing weight and getting healthier. He discusses how his weight and health issues increased as he got older and busier with work and family. After facing some health scares, he decided to make major lifestyle changes through Operation Transformation. This included exercising regularly, improving his diet, and finding a better work-life balance. He lost over 4 stone and now feels much healthier physically and mentally. He hopes to motivate others by sharing his journey and tips for setting goals to live a healthier lifestyle.
This document summarizes research from the University of Central Florida (UCF) on men's health behaviors. It discusses findings from several studies on topics like men's attitudes towards cancer prevention and suicide in young men. The research found that men had less knowledge of cancer risks than women and were less likely to engage in prevention. For suicide, factors like unemployment, stress, and unwillingness to seek help were issues. The document concludes that gender, socioeconomic status, social support and involvement of community groups are key to effectively engaging men in health issues.
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Community food initiatives aim to address health inequalities, food poverty, and food security. They achieve this through activities like cookery sessions, food buying cooperatives, and community gardens. Evaluation finds they provide benefits across different types of capital like social, human, and natural capital. Inspiring examples are EarthShare, a community supported agriculture program in Scotland, and Salop Drive Market Garden, which runs gardening and cooking programs. While community food initiatives deliver many benefits, they require long-term funding and policy support to achieve their full potential.
This document discusses food poverty, which is defined as the inability to access a nutritionally adequate diet due to health, economic, social, and physical barriers. Food poverty can negatively impact health, development, and social participation. It affects low-income individuals and vulnerable groups. Both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have high rates of overweight individuals and children experiencing hunger. The Healthy Food for All initiative aims to tackle food poverty through a multi-agency approach operating at the policy, networking, and community levels. At the community level, it supports food initiatives for low-income groups and runs a demonstration program of 7 projects.
1. Overweight is associated with
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Sleep Apnoea
• Osteoarthritis
• Fatty liver disease
• Psoriasis
• Dementia
• High Blood pressure
• Cardiovascular Disease
2. Relationship of BMI to Excess
Mortality
300
Age at Issue
250 20-29
30-39
200
150
100
Low Moderate High
50 Risk Risk Risk
0
15 20 25 30 35 40
Body Mass Index (kg/[m2])
Bray GA. Overweight is risking fate. Definition, classification,
prevalence and risks. Ann NY Acad Sci 1987;499:14-28.
4. Excess weight is a MAJOR risk factor for
diabetes in US adults, 2001 (n=195, 005)
Prevalence of diabetes (%)
30
25.6
20
14.9
10 7.3
4.1
0
Normal Overweight Obese Obese
BMI 25-29.9 BMI 30-39.9 BMI 40
Mokdad et al. JAMA 2003; 289: 76-9
5. Relative Risk of Developing Cancer
in Males
Cancer Type Relative Risk if Relative Risk if
Overweight Obese
Oesophegeal 1.5 2.3
Thyroid 1.3 1.7
Colon 1.2 1.5
Renal 1.2 1.5
15. Burning a lot less energy (per half
hour)
Calories Burned 2004 Calories Burned 1984
Lift (2 mins) 3 Take Stairs 19
Order take away 1 Cook Meal 70
Load Dishwasher 23 Wash Up 80
Watch TV 35 Play Cards 52
Go to car wash 35 Wash Car 104
Play Video Game 53 Play Basketball 280
Ride Lawn Mower 88 Mow Lawn 193
16. Benefits of weight reduction in
overweight
• 5 to 10% loss from presenting body weight
- 20% reduction in all cause mortality
- 40% reduction in diabetes related mortality
- 37% reduction in cancer deaths
- 10mmHg reduction in systolic BP
- Improved lipid profile
17. Overweight - diet/lifestyle change only required
• Diet – 500 kcalorie deficit/day
healthy eating priciples
• Activity - No consensus
Up to 90 minutes daily
(8 days a week)
• No approach works without this
18. Who would you rather be?
• Man on Left = Driver
• Man on Right = Conductor
19. Physical Activity at Work
• Prof. Jerry Morris,
– Physical Activity Epidemiology
– Lancet 1953
• 31,000 London Transport Workers
– Drivers and Conductors
– London Double Decker Bus
• Drivers had higher rates of Coronary Occlusion
(heart attacks) and higher early mortality than
conductors
20. Results
Coronary Artery Disease of 31,000
London Transport Workers
1.6
1.4 Drivers
Rate per 1000
1.2 Conductors
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
Coronary Occulsion Early Mortality
(MI) (within 3 days of MI)
Morris JN et al., Lancet 1953
21. Results
Coronary Artery Disease of 31,000
London Transport Workers
1.6
1.4 Drivers
Rate per 1000
1.2 Conductors
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
Coronary Occulsion Early Mortality
(MI) (within 3 days of MI)
Morris JN et al., Lancet 1953
23. 2010 – 25,650 papers on
overweight
• 4 Key points for weight management
24. 2010 – 25,650 papers on
overweight
• 4 Key points for weight management
- Never miss breakfast
25. 2010 – 25,650 papers on
overweight
• 4 Key points for weight management
- Never miss breakfast
- Weigh yourself once a week
26. 2010 – 25,650 papers on
overweight
• 4 Key points for weight management
- Never miss breakfast
- Weigh yourself once a week
- Build activity up to 90 minutes daily
27. 2010 – 25,650 papers on
overweight
• 4 Key points for weight management
- Never miss breakfast
- Weigh yourself once a week
- Build activity up to 90 minutes daily
- Watch the calories