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Obesity and Fertility
Obesity may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a medical condition in which excess body fat builds…
10 Jun 2008
Liposuction
Liposuction is the most popular type of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. It involves removing excess body fat that resists diet and exercise therapy.
26 Mar 2008
Obesity and Depression
Obesity and depression are linked. Many hypotheses have been put forward to explain the relationship existing between these two complex conditions.
28 Feb 2008
Meat and Meat Products
Meat and meat products are rich and concentrated sources of nutrients including fats, proteins, vitamin B12, zinc and iron.
27 Feb 2008
Grains (Cereals)
Grains, also called cereal or cereal grains, are the seeds of grasses. Grains constitute a major source of energy in most households today, and occupy…
14 Feb 2008
Gastric banding: The LAP-BAND system
The LAP-BAND System is a device that helps obese people lose weight. It is placed around the first part of the stomach during (laparoscopic) surgery.
23 Jan 2008
Nutrition for school children
Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise is important for everyone, especially school-aged children. They need to eat a variety of foods from each food…
13 Dec 2007
Introduction to Nutrition
Nutrition is essential for growth and development, health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet contributes to preventing future illness and improving quality and length of…
17 Sep 2007
