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Dr. Ezrin describes the obesity epidemic that is engulfing the world. If you have any questions about the topics Dr. Ezrin discusses, write them in the comment box, and they will be answered in the near future.
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One third of Americans are classified as obese—-and the number is growing. Let’s get some insight into this expanding epidemic.
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One in five children in the United States is diagnosed with obesity. For the first time in history, this generation may be sicker and die younger than their parents.
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Despite my fondness for things noodly, I can’t enjoy pasta very often: Carbs settle on my hips, and my mood suffers if I eat too much of the stuff. This is frustrating, because pasta is not only inexpensive and easy to prepare, but its “portionability” is perfect for folks like me who are cooking for [...]

We have no idea what we are eating. Really.
I was recently sharing my weight loss struggles with a dear friend, explaining that I have to be so very careful when eating prepared foods, whether purchased from a grocery store (i.e. a frozen dinner) or enjoyed in a restaurant. The calorie count in prepared foods [...]

Although I may not always eat right, I try to make sure my children are getting nutritious meals.  Restaurants are getting more involved in healthy choices for your children, but what they are providing aren’t always kid friendly options.

Yep - the long awaited result of our increasingly fast food (and dare I say it American) life style has caught up with us. We’re now fatter than the Yanks! One of the many reports on this is at The Australian… http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23893350-5013404,00.html
Yet we outperform every other country at the Olympics when you count [...]