Mayo Clinic Optical
Rochester, MN:
Employee & Community Health
5/20/2019 by Dr. Ramona DeJesus
Myth: Obesity is present only in the United States and industrialized countries.
Fact: Obesity has spread worldwide in epidemic proportions. While more than one-third of adults in the U.S. are obese, it's now commonly seen even in low- and middle-income countries. Plus, there's been a 10-times increase in global childhood and adolescent obesity since 1975. At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
Myth: It's okay for children to be overweight. It shows they're healthy, and they'll outgrow their "baby fat".
Fact: Overweight children are more likely…
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Americans are gobbling down their vitamins , but do vitamin supplements provide true health benefits<br>“Most adults with a balanced diet don’t need to take supplements,” says Tarini Anand, M.D. , a Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) internal medicine doctor. “A variety of natural foods, rather than supplements, is the best source for getting all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need to stay healthy.”<br>Proceed…
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