Diet For Obese
Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine University of California, San Francisco on July 8, 2005.
1. Multiply your weight in pounds by 705; divide by your height in inches;...
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Can You Still Enjoy Desert as Part of a Healthy Diet if You Are Obese?
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Low-Carb, High-Protein Diet May Be Best for Obese Teens
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Pregnancy Diet May Predict Obesity
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of their child being overweight. Researchers at... Read more »
Obesity may be linked to pregnant mother's diet
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Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dietary ManagementThere are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. To date, although many diets achieve... Read more »
Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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