A weighty issue
Tags: SHAPE Up America (Organization); OBESITY -- Prevention
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- Adult obesity guidelines. // Nation's Health;Mar97, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p22
Presents the `Guidance for Treatment of Adult Obesity' from the American Obesity Association and Shape Up America!. How to avail a copy for free or with $3 fee.
- Obesity Is No Laughing Matter. Moore, Barbara J.; Koop, C. Everett // Journal of Women's Health;Mar98, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p183
In December 1994, Shape Up America! was launched by C. Everett Koop, to combat the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States. Shape Up America! is committed to educating all Americans about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight through healthier eating habits...
- Fear keeps poor from exercising. Welch, Dawn // Shape;May96, Vol. 15 Issue 9, p26
Cites a survey by Shape Up America which showed that poor people face greater obstacles when it comes to exercising. Obstacles faced by poor people; Information on Shape Up America.
- Health hotlines. Geraci, Ron; Swierczynski, Duane // Men's Health (10544836);Sep97, Vol. 12 Issue 7, p46
Presents organizations that can provide information and advice about rare disorders, dermatology, sign language and weight reducing. Support of National Organization for Rare Disorders for people with little-known disorders; Information provided by the American Society For Dermatologic Surgery...
- All it takes is 10,000 steps. Tiessen, Tanya // Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine;Mar2007, Issue 293, p104
The article focuses on the 10000 steps fitness program started by the Shape Up America. As a part of the program, pedometer measures number of steps that a person takes while performing day-to-day activities. It is suggested to opt for stairs over lifts, walk while talking on phone and to park...
- Overweight, Obesity Threaten U.S. Health Gains. // FDA Consumer;Mar/Apr2002, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p8
Outlines the report 'The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity.' Statistics on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S. in 1999 and 2000; Recommendation on strategies that can be used by communities to address the problems associated with...
- Prevention of obesity gets top billing. Berg, Frances M. // Healthy Weight Journal;Sep/Oct95, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p87
Presents pilot programs aimed at preventing obesity in high-risk populations. Obesity rates in American adults; Critical life periods; High-risk groups; School-based programs; Family-based programs; Community-based programs; Environmental change; Research needs. INSET: Prevention goals..
- Obesity prevention in monkeys gives major health. // Healthy Weight Journal;Sep/Oct95, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p89
Reports that ideal obesity prevention studies can be carried out with nonhuman primates. Difficulty of studying longterm obesity prevention programs in humans; Similarities between spontaneous adult-onset obesity in monkeys and in humans; Study of longterm caloric restriction in which body...
- Global obesity. // Healthy Weight Journal;May/Jun97, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p46
Highlights the action plan developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat the global prevalence of obesity. Rise in obesity in developing and developed countries; Goals of the plan.
