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The choice between a low fat and low carb diet has been a battle of epic proportions among health conscious individuals for decades. The medical profession has been advocating low fat for cardiovascular health in the belief that fat is bad and excessive carbs promote health. Low carb has been popular since the late Dr. Robert Atkins made a diet of bacon, cheese and meat popular in the 1970′s. Which dietary lifestyle reduces your risk for disease and assists with weight management goals?
Low Carb vs. Low Fat Diet for Weight Loss?
When weight loss is your only goal, do you choose a low fat or low carbohydrate diet? A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concludes that it really makes no difference. The study followed 300 obese participants split between the two dietary patterns and found that both groups lost about 7% of their body weight or roughly 15 pounds over the course of two years. The primary source of calories didn't count with regard to the final weight loss result. The important element is to determine which diet is better for your health.
Low Fat Diet Promotes Heart Disease
The low fat diet which is regularly touted by medical professionals and pharmaceutical manufacturers is dangerous to your health and is the driving force behind the rampant rise in heart disease. By substituting high carbohydrate foods which are low fat or no fat, dieters set the stage for wild swings in blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction. This ultimately leads to diabetes and heart disease as insulin becomes resistant to continually high blood sugar and the inner lining of the arteries are damaged by high blood pressure, oxidized LDL cholesterol and hormonal imbalance.
Choosing the Right Low Carb Diet for Health: Atkins?
There are primarily two different types of low carbohydrate diet. The first is the Atkins menu plan which initially limits fruits, vegetables and most carbohydrates in favor of a diet full of meat, cheese and processed foods which have been manufactured to reduce sugar and available carbs.
By limiting carbs this diet promotes rapid weight loss initially, but many people report difficulty remaining on the diet and find that weight loss stalls after losing 20 to 25 pounds. Additionally, many people include processed meats with the Atkins program which are known to increase cancer risk due the high level of preservative nitrites.
Best Diet for Weight Loss and Health: Naturally Fresh Vegetables and Greens
The second type of low carb diet centers on fresh vegetables and leafy greens, nuts, seeds, lean meats and monounsaturated fats. Research confirms that eating a low carb diet that eliminates all sugar and processed carbs is not only best for weight loss, but also promotes overall health. A low carb lifestyle prevents excess sugar from remaining in the blood after each meal and reduces levels of dangerous triglycerides that convert to fat reserves.
The low fat vs. low carb debate will likely continue as people try to make the right choice for their health and weight loss goals. Both have been shown effective in promoting weight loss, but evidence abounds that the low fat approach is dangerous to health and should be avoided. Low carb alternatives are the best strategy but the Atkins approach may not promote health, depending on how it is followed. A diet filled with fresh vegetables in their natural form is best for optimal health and weight loss success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best diet for a "fatty" liver?
I have multiple lipomas (benign fatty bumps) that I understand are due to a "sluggish" liver. What diet will help get and keep my liver healthy?
The best (and easiest and cheapest!) thing you can do is to eat a diet of at least 75% raw foods. (Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fresh juices, lots of filtered water.)
Keep the colon clean to facilitate toxin elimination from the liver: Eating plenty of raw fibrous vegetables, like carrots, celery and cauliflower, will sweep out your colon nicely.
Foods high in Vitamin K (leafy greens, alfalfa sprouts) are especially beneficial.
Eat plenty of raw almonds, Brazil nuts, coconut, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds. These contain arginine, an amino acid which helps to detoxify ammonia, a by-product of protein digestion.
Best of luck.
Fatty liver a big threat?
hey people im just 21 yrs old..just i was about to join a company and so i planned to have an ultrasound to ensure myself that i dont have any problem with the internal organs…once i had the ultrasound done i got the impression as fatty liver…Im 7 kgs overweight…It was a shock to me and i asked the doctor & he said that fatty liver has no symptoms…so any1 who is over wight or underweight please try to maintain a healthy diet and normal weight…thats the only way to reverse a fatty liver…this is a wake up call for evryone who are obese and underweight including me..improve ur physical activities & please quit drinking or smoking if u want ur liver to live long..
thanks for reading…
Do you know if fatty liver causes elevated absolute lymphs and elevated liver enzymes?
I am having an enlarged liver, is that dangerous for my life?
I have been diagnosed with an enlarged, fatty liver problem, is that dangerous? Could it lead to cirrhosis's, and is there any medications to get the liver back to its normal size? I am moderately obese also, so if I reduce my weight more, could my fatty liver come back to its normal size? I also have a large abdomen, so if I lessened my abdomen size, could that also help? A couple of doctors have told me that usually all obese people will have enlarged, fatty liver problems, and that there is no medications for that, except to avoid alcohol. I also have changed my diet to eat lesser than before, and also avoid junk, oily and sugary foods most of the time. Could this type of diet change also help to solve this problem? I have heard that by following a healthy diet, the liver can get shrunk to its normal size, and become regenerated once again.
Please have Homoeopathic medicine CARDUAS M.——-30 potency & Q potency of SBL or any reputed make 30 ml pack each. Now take 30 potency medicine 1 drop in half cup water thrice daily till the cure of problem. Have Q potency medicine 10 drops in 5ml coconut oil mix it well & massage this oil to the right side lowest rib area twice daily. I hope that your liver will be in normal shape with in 15-20 days.
Have dry FIGS 100 gm from market & chew 4 Figs at bed time in such a manner that there seeds are completely crushed then swallow them & drink warm water.It will also help to improve mal function of the liver.
how to be healthy (not being on diet)?
i am not over weight actually quite the opposite. i am completely flat (my stomach). and i dont have a lot of fat. i don't usually exercise or eat healthy. but i do not eat take away . im quite a weak girl (not good at sport and im weaker than all my friends)quite rare to be the weakest because i go to an all girls school. but i want to be healthy because all my life ive eaten badly and ive never stopped. and ive tried to stop but i just cant. my parents are like that except they are healthy and good at sports and they have a healthy diet. the reason why i want to change is because want longer lasting nails (like my friends and mom). my nails break easily and have white bits. i get tired easily and my skin is dehydrated. and im slow and weak. doctors have been amazed that im not obese. my health history hasn't been great either.i ve had a fatty liver which is only for highly obese people my doctor told me. i have no idea when to start or where.
for all of those answers sorry but i explained wrong. i dont want to lose weight if i do then i will be under weight im 90 pounds and 5 feet 5 inches. i just want eat healthily but i dont know what to do about it.
That is absolutely not true than only obese people have a fatty liver. That is so untrue. There are many skinny people running around with fatty livers. Also people that abuse alcohol also get fatty livers and they can be like skeletons.
Sounds like you need to eat more and better including protein which helps build muscle. Drink more to keep your body hydrated well. It would also be good for you to work out at a gym to build yourself up some and gain some strength. You are the only one that can change your lifestyle. Either you do it or not. If you want to remain weak, tired, and unhealthy, keep doing what you are doing now. People change all the time and you can too. Start with your "I can't do it attitude." If you can't get rid of that, then it's pretty hopeless anything will change.
I eat a healthy diet 1200 cal's per day do 45 Min's cardiovascular and ten mins weight training.?
i weigh 16 stone and have been at the gym now for 7 weeks and not lost an oz! I have a fatty liver and cronic fatigue. My energy is up a lot but no weight loss means I am getting disheartened. Please advise as I need help. I am trying so hard! I use the tread mill rowing machine bike and weights. I also have arthritus and that is very improved. thankyou for reading this.
don't be discouraged. Sometimes you are losing weight but the scales don't show it yet. Your body is probably adjusting to everything you are doing. Have you noticed your clothes are a bit loose? That could be an indication of the weight loss.
One thing that would help you see a drop on the scales is to do a one day fast of water and lemon juice. This would also help your liver.
You are seeing the benefits of what you're doing – don't stop.
if you have any other questions let me know,
is it healthy ENOUGH to eat this as a part of a healthy diet?
ok so i DONT need to lose weight. im good. but i try to eat healthy. but my parents don't care about health, and eat fatty stuff all the time. they are overweight. i don't eat what they eat, except for dinner, cuz i have too. but today, my dad decided to make lunch. does this sound fatty, or healthy enough to eat? ok its a sandwich. baguette, the french roll for the bread. chicken thighs, various vegetables, homemade mayonnaise. i think its oil, vinegar, and egg for the mayonnaise. that's it. and chicken liver pate. i don't think that's how u spell it, but o well. does this sound healthy at all? the chicken thighs are lean. and i HAVE to eat it.
Is there any way to prevent liver disease other then not drinking alcohol?
if a person chooses to drink alcohol are there any methods to prevent or reduce liver damage like taking milk thistle or other liver herbs and drinking water, exercise and healthy diet? My sister is a heavy drinker she is 24 and has been drinking ever since she was 19. She does not understand the consequnences of heavy drinking so she says she is not going to stop and will carry on partying through life I mean if she's not going to stop I am sure I can't force her to and neither can nobody else but she is young and naive and just living for todays and not tommorows satisfaction not thinking of the consequeneces of drinking too much, fatty liver, cirrhosis and all those liver dieases caused by high alcohol consumption. She says she will deal with it when it happens. Her doctor told her that she should only have one drink a day since this is the maximum that is considered safe for a woman but she ignores all advice and just does what she wants. I mean if she is not going to stop drinking are there at least some vitamins or supplements that can reduce her isk of getting liver disease from drinking? someone recommened please.
P.S. I have told my sister that since she can't stop drinking she might be alcoholic and advised her to at least give AA a try she refuses. I don't know what else can be done. She says she is planning to drink and wont stop for nobody not even her 4 year old son.
She also thinks liver disease is not caused by just alcohol alone. She thinks a person must have hepatitis c with alcohol abuse combined to get liver disease.
This question is about yourself, not your sister so why start lying about it now.
As for liver disease, nothing can stop liver disease.
I have been recently denied insurance coverage due to elevated alkaline phosphastase in my liver, why?
I was just denied insurance coverage due to an elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in my liver. I am on medication for high cholesterol (Zocor 40 mg daily). I have been on Zocor 6 years. I take a liver lipid panel blood test every three months and have not been told there is any liver damage. As advised by my doctor I have lost 50 pounds and I am maintaining my desired weight of 175 pounds. I lost the weight and maintain my weight by a healthy diet eating little red meat or fatty foods (no junk foods,limited carbs). When I inquired on the internet it mentioned biliary tract disease. During an ultrasound test 2 years ago it was discovered I have small gallstones. I was given no indication pro or con to have them removed. I have noticed on the Internet the gallbladder is associated with an obstruction in the biliary tract. I have an enlarged liver. I do not drink. My paternal grandmother had an enlarged liver and spleen and died from pancreatic cancer at 83. I am a 53 year old male.
Your Alkaline Phospatase could be raised due to gall stones – it's one of the enzymes used to diagnose it. Liver damage from drugs such as Zocor tends to raise the transaminases (ALT,AST) – but not always. You should ask about the GGT enzyme, it is also sensitive to gall stone obstruction, and bilirubin, both total and conjugated. The results of all these tests should give you an idea of what's going on with your liver.
Gall stones can be made of cholesterol (among other things), so lowering and keeping your cholesterol low is a good start. Gall stones can be treated ultrasonically, breaking them up, but most often they are removed surgically, along with the gall bladder. People survive quite well without a gall bladder, with some healthy dietary changes. Another ultrasound seems on the cards, as your gall stones may still be there.
I'm not sure why your liver would be enlarged, but ask about post hepatic obstruction, where there may be back pressure, making the liver swell.
Dying at 83 from pancreatic cancer does not suggest an hereditary predisposition (although of course it doesn't entirely exclude it).
General advice only, your doctor can advise you better, after all, he or she sees you in person, but I hope this gives you a few more questions you can ask.
Good health to you.
Is it too late for me to get back to a healthy lifestyle/be physically fit?
I'm 20 years old and I'm overweight but I don't smoke or drink alcohol.My height is only 5'4 ft and I weigh about 105kg. I always get deprived of sleep since I'm totally busy with schoolwork like projects and other stuff since I'm already in my 3rd college year. I manage to get about 4-6 hours of sleep(sometimes only 2) a day since I'm really busy not only with school but also because of our family business as well and I usually get to sleep around 2am(sometimes 1am if I'm lucky) in the morning, and I try to sleep if I have free time during the day to make up for it. I also discovered that I had high-blood pressure and also a fatty liver when I got AH1N1 virus last year and I know 20 is an very young age to have high-blood pressure and me and my family also has a history with asthma. I really want to workout but because of my random schedule in school and here at home I usually don't have time to set a proper sched on what time I should work out/exercise doing the day and when I do have time I'm usually already tired or my laziness gets the best of me. Because of this I just walk from home to my shool in order to make up for it but I highly doubt it's enough. Is it too late for me to change? I really want to change my lifestyle, I want to be healthy and I'm determined to make a fixed schedule for me to exercise(around 2hrs daily), get enough sleep at night and I'm also willing to change my diet just be healthy. I don't want to die young and there's still a lot of things I want to do with life, a lot of things I want to try out.. Is it still possible for me to change?
Since you're not smoking or drinking, it's definitely not too late to change. That's not to say you have plenty of time since you're already suffering from hypertension and are quite a bit overweight for your height.
I understand perfectly the problem with both the random schedule and letting "laziness" allow you to blow off doing a workout. I often have to force myself to do a workout and am usually happy I did so afterward.
I'm in definite agreement with another responder that you're going to want to become more organized in order to achieve your objective of getting healthier.
Here's some info I hope will help:
Losing weight is a function of calories in and calories out. There's very little mystery to it. It used to be thought that a pound of body weight (or 2.2kg) was equal to 3500 calories but recent research suggests that's not a hard and fast rule. Consider it a rule of thumb. Do a web search and you'll be able to determine your approximate basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn each day just by being alive and breathing). I'd guess that your BMR is probably in the 1500 calorie range. So, if you consume less than 1500 calories per day, over time, you're likely to lose weight. However, if you were to starve yourself (equivalent to consuming anything less than about 600 calories/day), your metabolism is likely to slow down and the differential between calories consumed and calories burned is likely to narrow significantly.
You can increase the number of calories you burn with vigorous exercise. Brisk walking, jogging, running, aerobic exercise, bike riding, time on an elliptical trainer, etc. is likely to burn about 10 calories per minute. Using the 3500 calorie benchmark, to burn enough calories to lose 1 pound (2.2kg), you'd need to do about 350 minutes of exercise (or about 6 hours). So about an hour a day of vigorous exercise will help you increase your calories expended to lose about a pound a week (assuming you consume fewer or the same number of calories as your BMR).
Several things will help to increase your metabolism along with the vigorous exercise – eating many small meals over the course of a day (6 or so) keeps your digestive track engaged so it's working harder to work through the food you're consuming. The more times you eat, the more calories get burned trying to digest the food. Be sure to eat soon after getting up each day so your metabolism gets going.
Adding weight training to your exercise regimen to help build lean muscle tissue will help to increase your metabolism. Muscle maintenance burns more calories per day than the body uses to maintain the other tissues in your body. Drinking about 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day will help your body flush the "ashes" of what it's burning through your increased exercise.
Stick to lean proteins (egg whites, turkey or chicken breast, fish, etc.), whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and avoid most fats. Your body needs some fat in order to metabolize and digest the rest of the food you're eating. You can get that amount of fat from the chicken or turkey breast and/or fish. Limited amounts of olive oils, very limited amounts of almonds also can provide the little bit of fat that your body needs. Limit alcoholic beverages and other sugars as they have little to no nutritional value and will increase your calorie count significantly.
Attempt to limit calorie intake to about 1200 per day while doing your at least 1 hour of vigorous exercise. Assuming you don't overconsume on relatively higher calorie foods, you can have virtually unlimited fruits and vegetables – they're so low in calories and high in bulk, it's likely you won't be hungry. Try to avoid processed foods.
Good luck!
How likley am I to develop cirrhosis?
I have had some discomfort in my upper right area of stomach for a little over a year and half. The doctor just told me its probably due to my fatty liver. I am 21 weigh 259lbs and am 6'0. I drink alot and have a mediocore diet. If I start becoming healthy now. what are my chances of still developing cirrhosis?
Im pretty freaked out
Heroes marked for death do NOT develop cirrhosis of the liver, and if they do they just heal by themselves hehehehehe!!!!
I couldn't resist after seeing your avatar!
Seriously now, the best is to stop drinking. But it's also the hardest to do. I am sorry if I sound crazy, but if you feel something common with the men and women in Heroes, then my advise is, do some research on line on autism and especially Asperger's Syndrome. You might find that what makes you drink, the unhealthy lifestyle and uch of your depressions, the feeling of being different, the anxiety attacks, the feeling of social isolation and that others seem to have a normal life while you don't… might be part of your having autism. I know cause I have Asperger's Syndrome myself. Autism has many faces not just the mute autistic kids that wave their hands in the air.
Do some research on line on Aspergers and high functioning autism and you might find some more "heroes" like you out there. Good luck.
Is it true that a vegan diet is the healthiest possible diet you can follow?
I did hear this statement from a vegan, so I am doubting its reliability. But I've always wondered how they've manage to get sufficient levels of things such as calcium, which is plentiful in dairy products, but not much else, and I've never been any good with swallowing pills, which this vegan friend of mine does on a daily basis as she gets her calcium from calcium tablets. You see, I'm currently investigating different diets for their health benefits. There is a reason for this: People in my family have a tendency to develop liver issues in later life, and so I'm wondering if a change in diet can help me to avoid this? My father, for example, had liver issues that means he can no longer eat 'fatty' foods such as cheese and full-fat milk, which I note are both off-limits in the vegan diet?
So I guess my question is this: Is it true that a vegan diet (and one that is balanced, not just chips and baked beans) really is one of the healthiest diets you can follow? Or can you suggest me another diet that you think would be better?
I currently follow a vegetarian diet. No meat, poultry or fish.
A vegan diet excludes all consumption of animal products. No dairy, meat etc.
personally and studying arrhythmia and other physical organism conditions, I'd say yes for sure.
If you ONLY looked at one thing- fibre- you can 100% day that animal protien has none at all.
It is impossible to digest and get fibre from cheese meat dairy etc.
If you ONLY looked at another thing- cholesterol, then it is ONLY animal produce that us humans get sick by eating. We do make our own cholesterol. We have never needed more of it. This fact alone makes dairy and meat a kind of dumb argument that cannot be won- we simply are not supposed to eat this stuff and be OK- this is why our bodies are made with DNA to utilise all the foods we get from around us- plants nuts seeds, fruits veg, and make all our nuritents.
Without even trying hard, we make out own cholesterol, with only a simple veg and fruit diet.
There is NO organism in nature that eats from the nature sources around it, in the way it is designed to do, that will get sick from those things- plant do not eat blood one day and then get sick. They take in water and minerals from the water and soil- that is it.
No wild animal eats chips and differentl food than is naturally avail, and gets sick from it. They eat what their biological stucture needs and is designed for.
For example- a meat eating animal has a very short intestine with no nooks and twists. It is designed to absorb fat and salt from its' diet namely, meat, blood and so on.
A plant eating animal has a long twisting intestine, which has been designed for absorbing water, nutirients from plant food- vitamins, minerals, and fresh things that give the organism ( the body) all the nutrients it needs.
Guess what. Humans have long twisted intestings, we absorb vitamins, minerals through the lining, but meat eating animals onyl absorb salt and fat through thier intestine.
We have flat teeth like a horse or chimpanzee.
Our bodies have been designed to absorb and digest vegetable matter. We need that roughage and fibre. We cannot digest non fibre foods.
The vegetable matter that we eat is NOT meant to simply sweep the meat along- that is not an argument. That would be like saying we need to keep fit in order to undo the damage of eating junk food.
Bad math.
We get ALL the nutrients that our bodies need from real sources.
BE honesy , when is the last time you ate fava beans, sunflower kernals, fermented seaweed, sprouted grains, milk from coconuts, fruit juices from the source, without HFCS or adding sugar, barley, fresh grown almonds, cranberries of a shrub, pure water , dark green leaves and freshly growing herbs, mushrooms, seeds from the fruit and veg you eat?
Probably never, but why? It is noones fauly they don't eat actual FOOD, but themselves.
Exactly what you say- not just a diet of chips and beans- this is a terrible diet and the whole reason anyone, let alone a vegan might neds vitamin pills.
People are really really lazy with thier diet, and they DON'T eat 90% of the foods they should- nuts and seeds re a HUGE source- they are the protein the calcium, the fibre that people need.
ANd also I don't believe any human being should be drinking breast milk from cows. That makes literally no sense. Not even a grown cow woudl do that.
You'talking about health, no personal taste.
Why anyone actually thinks cow breat milk is good- and my god it is in everything- soup, cereal, stews, frozen meals etc, – is totally weird to me.
If people actually ate the food they are MADE to eat, then nobody would even think twice about saying vegans are weird. They'd all be way too fit and healthy to think about it.
Dairy is a weird odd thing. It has no fibre, and no animal in the wild will eat it cooked, NO animal eats the milk from a grown animal excpet the babaies of that breed.
NO animal eats cooked eggs, cooked protein in any form. Except us odd sick humans.
Hi does anyone use a crazy plate for weight loss?
I have a Crazy Plate Machine to help with my metabolism and weight loss……I have a job losing weight as I have a fatty liver due to precribed med damaging it….I go swimming every day and have a healthy diet…I got one of these plates but not a lot of info about ! I use it three times a day for 10 mins …..anyone else using one or used one please let me know where I can get any info…
no sorry never heard of it … i am more into out doors activities hate the machines. but sometimes you got to do wht you have to do. cheers!
- Quaker Parrot/Parakeets – Healthy – Unhealthy Food ?
I'm planning on getting a Quaker soon, and I know a lot about them, especially about their being susceptible to fatty liver disease.
But I can't find any food for them? I can find large parrot food for such birds the size of cockatoos and macaws, or really small budgie, or cockatiel food. Nothing like small parrots, and I don't know what to feed the bird.
I HATE artificial colors and flavors. I know pellets are a must, but what brand, what size? I know some other type of food should be there too, like my friend who feeds her cockatiels pellets and Kaytee Forti-Diet, or even Tropimix. But what do I feed my Quaker? How much pellets and how much of seeds and fruit and veggies and everything?
Can someone please help me out here? I would be most appreciative.
The cockatiel size is normally fine for a Quaker. Roudybush, Lafebers, and Zupreem all have good pelleted diets. I personally use the Zupreem Avian Entrees- Garden Goodness variety in the small bird size. It's plain non-colored pellets with some peas, apple and peppers in it as well. My birds love it, every bird can be different and it will depend on which type you prefer to buy.
Quakers are prone to fatty liver disease so seeds should be a very, very little part of the diet. Mine get seeds as a treat only, not as part of their everyday diet.
If one has Bilirubin levels at 1.3 does this mean that there is no way of decreasing it?
I am a 33 year old male and I just found out that I have a bilirubin increase level of 1.3. My Doctor mentioned something about my liver enzymes being normal but with the increase of the Bilirubin at 1.3 it might affect my gall bladder if I do not change my diet immediately. Her suggestion to me was that I need to get on a healthy diet regimen followed by lots of exercise. I promise to do that now! However, I cannot help but read information regarding this on the internet, and to be honest, it's freaking me out! I will honestly admit that the reason for this happening to me is due to heavy alcohol consumption over the years followed by a very fatty diet and lack of activity.
I am not yellow in color or show signs of Jaundice in any way. But, based on my explanation can anyone tell me if exercise and correction of diet will decrease my levels back to normal or is my Doctor just not trying to freak me out? She wants to see me in 6 months.
Do I fall in a category of liver damage with no hope or can do I still have a second chance? Someone please answer this question.
Thank you in advance!
Bilirubin is a substance that is made from our
dead red blood cells. It is also known as a
pigment because of its greenish/yellowish
color that will color other things.
The liver takes this bilirubin and converts
it into a soluble form to become part of the
bile. The bile flows from the inside of the
liver, through tube like structures (ducts)
to the gallbladder (located under the liver)
to be stored and concentrated.
When we eat and the food leaves the stomach,
it goes to the first part of the intestines, known
as the duodenum. Hormones then signal
the gallbladder to contract and the bile/bilirubin
is released into the common bile duct. It flows
to the intestines to help emulsify the fats we
eat so they can be digested and absorbed.
Bilirubin levels can go higher in the blood…and
if it reaches a certain level in the blood, it will
cause the skin/whites of the eyes to turn yellow
(Jaundice). It can also darken the urine.
No one blood testing is 100% accurate. She will
probably do more testing to see if this level returns
to normal in a few months.
Bilirubin can go higher if: the red blood cells die
off too fast or are produced too much; If the
liver cells are so damaged that it cannot convert
the bilirubin into a soluble form to become part
of the bile; If there is obstruction/malformation/
infection of the bile ducts. In some people,
they may have Gilberts disease. And a growth
or stone in the bile ducts can also cause this.
Alcohol can cause liver cell damage. This can
happen in different ways:
If you realize that the liver takes toxins from the
body and converts them to a non toxic form..then
you will understand this…
1) overconsuming alcohol over a short time period,
doesn't give the liver time to convert it to
acetaldehyde, then acetate, and then to C02 and
Water. If not converted completely, the alcohol
becomes toxic to the liver cells.
2) consuming alcohol over a long time period can
cause fat to build up inside the liver. The liver
is surrounded by a tight membrane capsule.
The fat can damage the liver cells…the immune
system may respond to this and cause
inflammation inside the liver, then. This will
cause the liver to enlarge in size. It is then,
no longer "simple fatty liver" it is
Steatohepatitis. Steato means fat, hepat means
liver, and itis means inflammation. Both
the fat and the inflammation can damage even
more of the liver cells.
3) some people are more sensitive to alcohol than
others are. Some are even allergic to it. That is
why some people never have any problem and
others develop it right away or over time.
4) Taking alcohol with medication can cause
such an interaction between them, that it can
instantly damage the liver cells.
There are more than just one type of blood testing to
check the liver:
1) the liver enzymes give an idea if there is liver/biliary
cell damage.
2) the liver function tests give an idea of how well
the cells of the liver are able to perform the functions,
the liver does as a whole.
3) the liver viral tests will show if a virus has entered
the liver and is using to liver cells to replicate itself.
4) the liver blood cancer test known as alpha feto protein.
I truly believe that the doctor is going to order more
blood testing to be done. However, I think you should
get a second opinion from a gastroenterologist or
hepatologist (who specializes in the field)
An Ultrasound will show if the liver is enlarged, if it has
any growth, if the blood is flowing well through the liver,
if there are any problems with the gallbladder and
biliary ducts and more.
If a problem is caught early on and the cause of the
problem is stopped completely…then there is a good
chance of the problem being reversed and the liver
cell being able to heal. If it proceeds to where the
liver cells start to die off and form scar tissue inside
the liver (liver cirrhosis)…then it becomes a progressive
I think that, for now, she may considered you to have
the starting of fatty liver disease. So, stop all
alcohol consumption and follow the diet and exercise
should help.
Best wishes to you. Hope this info is of some help to you.
How much of a decrease in food intake is normal when switching from a low to high quality cat food?
Recently my cat has lost his appetite. I think it's due to a number of changes in his life:
1.) He began to eat less right after his cat friend passed away about 6 weeks ago.
2.) He is an overweight cat who was used to eating Friskies so I gradually transitioned him to a more healthy dry diet. He is not fond of wet food but I offer him that as well.
3.) We introduced a new kitten about 2 weeks ago which was making him nervous.
Now, I am debating whether or not I should take him to the vet. Right now he does eat, but not nearly as much as he did before the death of his friend. He even stopped eating his Friskies right after my other cats' death. He is an overweight cat and I'm concerned about him developing fatty liver disease, but I don't think his condition has progressed to the point of force feeding or feeding tubes (standard treatment of fatty liver disease) as he IS eating just not as much.
How much of a generally healthy cat food like taste of the wild or chicken soup for the cat lover's soul does he need to eat in order to not progress to develop a health issue? In other words, would he only need to eat a small amount to equal the calories contained in Friskies?
I think his lack of appetite is due to depression over the loss of his cat friend, but I don't really want to medicate him with prozac as I think that will be unhealthy. Do you have any tips for helping him grieve and helping him to regain his former appetite?
Please be aware, that I WILL take him to the vet if he loses any weight or starts to exhibit other signs of a true medical condition. I am hoping to try some methods at home before medicating him for depression.
Well if your on healthy cat food, a decrease in food intake is normal. I My cat used to eat foods like purina cat chow,friskies,and purina ONE. She was never satisfied and I would have to constantly refill her bowl. When I switched her to Innova and she only ate about 5 teaspoons of food in one sitting, I mistook it for not liking her food, but in fact, the food has more of what she needs like real meat and less of what she doesn't(corn,wheat,soy which make up the basis of friskies and other low brands). She had to eat so much more on cat chow just to get enough meat to keep herself healthy.
Healthy versions of traditional 'meaty' dishes?
Hi- just moved in with a meat addict boyf. As a result I'm cooking more traditional meals such as shepherd's pie, moussaka, liver and bacon etc'. I used to eat mostly fish and chicken.
My anemia's cleared up, but I've put on a bit of weight, because I cook these meaty meals as my gran taught me and she definitely WASN'T the size 0 generation.
I don't like the philosophy of 'diets'- I'd rather eat regular food.
Has anyone got any 'healthier' versions of traditional meat-and-two-veg meals which are still tasty and filling enough for a big bloke? BTW, it goes without saying that I do serve veg with the food!
Fatty faves include: pie, creamy sauces for lasagne/moussaka, roast spuds/veg and mince/gravy based things.
We don't eat meat everyday, and certainly not for 90% for our food. It look like someone read more into what was said than was there. I also thought the 'it goes without saying' comment would have made that clear.
BTW neither of us is 'overweight'.
Also- I don't buy prepackaged mixes. I cook from scratch using milk not cream.
Sigh … can we stop the assuming that I eat only steak, plus the insulting my boyfriend/suggesting I leave him. It isn't helpful; emotional as well as real health is important and losing relationships over food demonstrates an over-the-top relationship with food.
As someone who has suffered anemia in the past, I've spoken to real (ie not CELEB BOOK) doctors about red meat. The 5 year thing is a myth.
I dont eat red meat and my BF is a meat fiend too. I make Lasagna and Spag Bol in exactly the same way, except with turkey mince instead. He actually told me the other day he prefers turkey mince lasagna to the mince meat one!
You might also want to try buying some different sized plates – sound weird but I found I was piling on the pounds just because I was eating the same amount as him eventually! I serve his food onto a larger plate than mine now and it seems to make a difference!!
Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?
1.Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?
A.Sodium causes weak bones and teeth.
B.Sodium is sometimes linked to high blood pressure.
C.Sodium is linked to cancer.
D.Sodium causes dehydration
2.The class of nutrient that is necessary for production of certain hormones and that forms a coating on nerves is
3.A deficiency of calcium can lead to
4.For a healthful diet, nutrients must be consumed in different amounts. An example of this is how carbohydrates should
A.be limited to 300 milligrams a day.
B.make up about 30% of your daily caloric intake.
C.be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day.
D.make up between 45 to 65% of your daily caloric intake.
5.Bread is rich in complex carbohydrates, low in fats, and a source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Usually, the more fiber in the bread, the more nutrients. Look at the values of the following four loaves of bread:
Loaf 1:
100 mg
1 g
Loaf 2:
160 mg
2 g
Loaf 3:
105 mg
2 g
Loaf 4:
5 mg
3 g
Which loaf of bread would be the best choice for you in terms of good nutrition?
A.Loaf 1
B.Loaf 2
C.Loaf 3
D.Loaf 4
6.Insoluble fiber
A.dissolves in water.
B.is found in oat bran, apples, beans, and some vegetables.
C.is found in refined-grain products.
D.adds bulk to your body's wastes.
7.Which of the following foods is not a source of cholesterol?
8.All of the following are reasons why water is important to nutrition EXCEPT:
A.It transports nutrients and oxygen through the body and helps get rid of wastes.
B.It provides the proper environment for the body's chemical reactions to occur.
C.It helps regulate body temperature.
D.It prevents anemia.
9.The six classes of nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.Carbohydrates and fats
B.Proteins and water
C.Vitamins and minerals
D.Sodium and cholesterol
10.Starches are
A.a kind of complex carbohydrate.
B.a kind of simple carbohydrate.
C.composed of a single sugar.
D.complex carbohydrates that cannot be digested.
11.Match the following
1.A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues, which is necessary for life and growth
2.The study of food and the ways in which the body uses food
3.Complex carbohydrate that aids elimination and may help prevent heart disease and cancer
4.Nutrient required for transport, elimination, and temperature regulation, as well as almost every other bodily function
5.Fatty acids in which the carbon atoms do not hold the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
6.Plant proteins that lack or contain smaller amounts of some essential amino acids than are needed by the body
7.A class of nutrients containing simple sugars, starches, glycogen, and dietary fiber
8.Carbon-containing nutrient that keeps eyes and skin healthy
9.A complex carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscles, which can be used as a quick source of energy
10.A mineral that prevents birth defects
11.Mineral needed for production of hemoglobin
12.Mineral needed for production of digestive enzymes and growth and healing
13.Fat-soluble nutrient that enables the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine
14.Promotes healing of wounds and healthy gums
15.Needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein
E.Dietary fiber
F.Vitamin C
G.Niacin (vitamin B3)
I.Incomplete proteins
J.Vitamin D
L.Vitamin A
O.Unsaturated fatty acids
5.loaf 4
1. A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues, which is necessary for life and growth
B. Nutrient
2. The study of food and the ways in which the body uses food
M. Nutrition
3. Complex carbohydrate that aids elimination and may help prevent heart disease and cancer
E. Dietary fiber
4. Nutrient required for transport, elimination, and temperature regulation, as well as almost every other bodily function
5. Fatty acids in which the carbon atoms do not hold the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
O. Unsaturated fatty acids
6. Plant proteins that lack or contain smaller amounts of some essential amino acids than are needed by the body
I. Incomplete proteins
7. A class of nutrients containing simple sugars, starches, glycogen, and dietary fiber
D. Carbohydrates
8. Carbon-containing nutrient that keeps eyes and skin healthy
L. Vitamin A
9. A complex carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscles, which can be used as a quick source of energy
K. Glycogen
10. A mineral that prevents birth defects
N. Folate
11. Mineral needed for production of hemoglobin
C. Iron
12. Mineral needed for production of digestive enzymes and growth and healing
G. Niacin (vitamin B3)
13. Fat-soluble nutrient that enables the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine
J. Vitamin D
14. Promotes healing of wounds and healthy gums
F. Vitamin C
15. Needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein
A. Zinc
Best and Cheapest Medical, Biomed and Diet Regime for Autism?
What is the best way to plan and obtain the products listed below in the healthiest, cheapest way possible. And if you take direct care of an autistic child, how do you get him to try and ingest all this stuff (not all, I know). Thanks so much for your help!Detox Chelation, Vitamin B12, Digestive Enzymes, Fatty Acids, Zinc, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin B6 with Magnesium, NAET, Folic Acid, Vitamins A and C, Calcium
Before you start on any of these treatments, I hope your child had a through check-up with blood tests. I don't think it is wise to start detox (chelation) without a dr's supervision. The metals could come out and settle into different organs and make it worse. B12 and cod liver oil (vitamin A) better do a blood test first before you overdose your child. I know because I test blood for a living. The vitamins you get at the dept. stores are not the best quality so I advise you to go to a specific vitamin store or Whole Foods Market. Zinc should be given at bedtime away from calcium because the calcium will interfer with the absorption of the zinc. Nordic Naturals and Carlson's Cod Liver Oil are the best since they do not contain metals and are not fishy tasting. It would be cheaper to get a multivitamin with minerals. Read the labels and buy the ones with no artifical colors, flavors, aspartame, etc. I prefer to buy my vitamin supplements online at Kirkman's. I recommend multivitamin/minerals/ antioxidants formula Spectrum Complete. It costs about .50 but lasts about 2 and a half months and you get more supplements for your money. Kirkman's has been making vitamin supplements for autistic kids for over 20 years and has hypoallergenic formulas and superior qualitiy without fillers that cheap stuff you get in stores has in it. There is a difference in the forms of calcium, magnesium, etc. I suggest going to the Autism Research Institute's Website so you can get the correct dosage for your child and see what has helped other children. They have so much useful information. The effects of NAET do not last a long time. It would be better to start a gluten/casein free diet or similar diet because I found that when I eliminated certain foods like milk , wheat, or soy that my autistic son got better. You don't mention if your child is having trouble sleeping, anger issues, or stool problems. I can help you more if I had that information. I would advise testing for yeast and harmful bacteria in the stool. This is a big problem in autistic kids. You also can get a digestive enzymes that has probiotic in it. (Kidszyme). I also recommend Buried Treasure Added Attention Formula to help with focusing and calming down your child. These are available at the Whole Foods Market. The Whole Foods Market has a terrific section of vitamins for kids that are easy on the stomach and wallet. When you get enough money, I suggest going to see a DAN (defeat autism now) doctor. I got the information at the Autism Research Institute. These doctors are into the biomedical treatment for autism. Yes, they are expensive but worth every penny. I am taking my son to these doctors after seeing significant improvements on the supplements that I have mentioned. Good luck with your child and if you need any more help, I suggest joining the Autism Biomedical Discussion group on the internet.
hey lucky hope this helps?
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very informative but what is your question?
What are some other natural remedies for anxiety?
I've tried 5-htp…which actually helps a smidge, but it helps more with lifting my mood than decreasing my anxiety…I've also tried Kava Kava, which i didn't notice much help, plus after researching I've noticed that's it's proven to be bad on your liver. I take a multi and make sure I get enough omega-3 fatty acid and antioxidants. I eat a very healthy diet with natural food, very little meat(but make sure to get enough protein)..except I eat alot of fish, lots of green tea, and whole grains..I have a well behaved daughter, love my job, try to think positively, etc. etc…It's all basically for no reason. I don't have alot of stress in my life and almost feel ashamed to feel worried or anxious most of the time but I've honestly tried my very best and I can't gt rid of it. Do I just have to face the fact that I need to be on medication? Or can something actually help? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!! P.s. I don't want anything that will make me feel tired.
If you don't want to feel tired, I recommend Valerian. It will calm your nerves and steady you without making you feel tired or sleepy.
I actually took this years ago because I thought it would help me sleep, it didn't — directly anyway, but it did stop the noise of my mind so that I could relax enough to fall asleep. (1 tsp. c/s dried herb per 8oz. water should do the trick.)
There's also Ginseng, but I would NOT take this on the job… Again. It interfered with my short-term memory and ability to do basic math! And no, I am not kidding. It would be great for after work and bed time though. You'll hardly remember your own name, much less what's bugging your conscious or subconscious mind.
We can get B12 from Dairy and Eggs. Why eat Meat?
I'm Vegan. I don't understand why we still eat meat. We don't need meat to survive. It is not part of a healthy diet.
We can get complete protein for soy products and dairy products. you can also mix different foods to get balanced protein.
We can get Vitamin B12 from Milk and Dairy products However it is not Vegan. Some studies show that our Ileum produced active Vitamin B12 that we can absorb. And some foods like Nori contains more active Vitamin B12 than analogue B12.
We can get omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA from seaweeds and Algae extract. A study found that preterm infants fed baby formulas fortified with DHA derived directly from algae gained weight faster than infants fed formula fortified with DHA from fish oil. In addition, there are no risks of harmful contaminants such as methyl mercury or dioxins, which may be present in fish and fish oils. This is especially important for pregnant and nursing women and young children. We can also make our own EPA and DHA by consuming foods which are rich in ALA. Canola, Soy, Flaxseeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acid ALA.
We can balance our zinc and copper by eating gourds. Gourds are good source of Zinc and their are many vegetable that has higher zinc than its copper. However, most of vegetable s and fruits are richer in copper than zinc. But that is not a very big controversy.
Spinach contains more Iron than Meat. Heme and Non-heme theory is senseless. Spinach contains Vitamin C which can improves Iron absorption and also other green vegetables that contain high iron are also high in Vitamin C.
Calcium can be obtained from seed, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
"Vegan Buddhist Nuns Have Same Bone Density As Non-vegetarians"
We can get our daily recommendation of Vitamin D by exposing some parts of our skin in sun for at least 15 minutes.
Cholesterol is necessary for healthy skin. Our body can synthesized cholesterol. Too much Cholesterol which comes from meat gives us hearth diseases.
We can make retinol from Beta carotene and excess acts as antioxidant. While retinol found in liver in excess can be poisonous.
Vegan and Vegetarian Diet is not only for health reasons. Its for animals.
Is their anything else?
You can have your own cow to get milk and chicken for egg. Its better than purchasing egg or milk where the source are often killed for meat. But Veganism is still the best for animals.
Lean meat is a part of food pyramid. So what?
I don't believe in food pyramid of United States. You don't need to Eat 6-11 servings of carbs to be healthy. You don't also need meat which is loaded with saturated fats and cholesterol.
Some people are so cruel and have no hearts for animals. Sad, isn't it?
1. Which of the following most accurately defines good health today?
A. The ability to recover from an illness
B. The ability to endure a 30-minute workout
C. The absence of disease
D. Complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being
2. Which of the following is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
A. Getting less than six hours of sleep a night
B. Developing muscular bulk
C. Monitoring your diet
D. Exercising at least three hours each day
3. Which of the following is good for your health?
A. Smoking
B. Positive behavioral change
C. Substance abuse
D. Eating fatty foods
4. Which of these factors is most important in your fitness program?
A. Consistency
B. Joining a health club
C. Doing stretching exercises
D. Using mirrors in your exercise program
5. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Unexercised muscles turn into fat.
B. Unexercised muscles lose bulk but don't atrophy.
C. Regular exercise makes muscles firm and strong.
D. Exercise slows down your metabolism.
6. Cardiovascular fitness exercises strengthen which two organs?
A. Heart and brain
B. Liver and lungs
C. Brain and liver
D. Heart and lungs
7. What five fitness goals should you set for any comprehensive fitness program?
A. Flexibility, endurance, substantial weight loss, proper nutrition, and muscle power
B. Disease prevention, fad diets, coordination, muscular bulk, and relaxation
C. Flexibility, endurance, muscle power, proper nutrition and weight control, and relaxation
D. Disease prevention, endurance, tight muscles, fast-food diet, and thin appearance
8. Which of the following is the major cause of most back problems?
A. Muscular weakness and lack of flexibility
B. Long drives in an automobile
C. A poor mattress
D. Unaligned posture
9. High blood pressure is the major risk factor for
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. osteoporosis.
D. muscular atrophy.
10. Endorphins help rid the body of
A. cholesterol.
B. fat.
C. sodium.
D. acid.
11. Good health was once viewed as a combination of
A. having a good doctor and eating three hearty meals a day.
B. possessing good personal habits and good luck.
C. living in the right place and possessing good personal habits.
D. good luck and the right parentage.
12. To maintain a healthy weight, it's important to avoid being
A. five pounds or more overweight.
B. 10 percent or more over the suggested weight for your height.
C. either overweight or underweight.
D. underweight by five pounds or more.
13. Who is primarily responsible for your health?
A. You
B. Your doctor
C. Your family
D. The medical care system
14. Which of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of managing your health?
A. Your self-esteem will decrease.
B. You'll have more energy and improved cardiovascular health.
C. Your metabolism will decrease, allowing for higher caloric intake.
D. Your stress levels will increase.
15. There's no health advantage to changing your weight if
A. it's within the range on the weight tables.
B. you feel energetic.
C. your waist-to-hip ratio places you at risk.
D. you've never been successful at dieting.
16. Personal fitness trainers usually work with
A. employees in a corporation.
B. parks and recreation departments.
C. individuals seeking a more personalized workout.
D. hospital nutritionists.
17. According to this study unit, which of the following is acceptable nutritional advice?
A. Lose weight as fast as you can.
B. Skip one meal a day, other than breakfast.
C. Eat every meal quickly to speed up your metabolism.
D. Eat three meals a day at regular times.
18. What is the number of beats per minute for an average resting heart?
19. Which of the following is considered a fitness goal?
A. Watching a physical exercise program on television
B. Obtaining optimal weight where you feel your best and you have healthy eating habits
C. Relaxing for 10 minutes once a week
D. Developing muscles only by lifting weights
20. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Lungs are strengthened through cardiovascular exercise.
B. Inactive people find it easier to change lifestyle habits than active people.
C. Regular exercise softens bones.
D. Psychiatrists avoid recommending exercise as a way of dealing with depression.
A lot of this is common sense and I don't think you should ask us to do your coursework for you.
I am doing a Spanish oral exam and i really need help translating this.The online translators are rubbish help?
Please could some one translate this into spanish? There are several paragraphs. Thanks
I have a healthy diet. I normally eat meat, vegetables, fruit and cereal. I really like eating fruit because it is sweet and healthy. I think that it is important to eat a healthy diet because if you do not you can become fat.
I really like doing sport and exercise, because it is good for you and a great way to keep fit. To keep fit I run, play tennis and do horse riding. I am sometimes stressed but to stop my stess I play tennis.
None of my family smoke but some of my friends do. It is dangerous if you smoke because it can destroy your lungs and heart. I do not agree with the smoking ban because if someone smokes it is their choice.
My friends do not drink alcohol. Alcohol problems such as liver damage, aggression and brain damage. Alcohol causes many bad problems but in my opinion smoking is worse.
When I am older I will not drink alcohol and I will try not to eat as much fatty foods. I would like to learn how to ski. I want to be more healthy so that I can live a long and happy life.
In my opinion I hate drugs because they are very bad for you. They can cause lots of mental illnesses and even kill you. They are also very addictive.
Please can you not use an online translator it does not work.
Tengo una dieta saludable. Normalmente comen carne, verduras, frutas y cereales. Me gusta mucho comer fruta, porque es dulce y saludable. Creo que es importante comer una dieta saludable porque si no lo haces, puede convertirse en grasa.
Realmente me gusta hacer deporte y ejercicio, porque es bueno para usted y una buena manera de mantenerse en forma. Para mantenerse en forma que correr, jugar al tenis y hacer paseos a caballo. A veces me destacó, pero para evitar que mi stess juego al tenis.
Ninguno de mis familiares de humo, pero algunos de mis amigos lo hacen. Es peligroso si usted fuma, ya que puede destruir sus pulmones y el corazón. No estoy de acuerdo con la prohibición de fumar, porque si alguien fuma es su elección.
Mis amigos no beben alcohol. Problemas con el alcohol, tales como daños en el hígado, la agresión y daño cerebral. El alcohol causa muchos problemas de mal hábito de fumar, pero en mi opinión es peor.
Cuando yo soy más viejo que no va a beber alcohol y no voy a tratar de comer tanto los alimentos grasos. Me gustaría aprender a esquiar. Quiero ser más saludables para que pueda vivir una vida larga y feliz.
En mi opinión, odio las drogas porque son muy malo para ti. Pueden causar muchas enfermedades mentales y hasta la muerte. También son muy adictivos.
Can you Translate this Text into good french for me please?
I think I live a healthy lifestyle as I do lots of sports and have a fairly healthy diet, I don't always eat my five a day but don't eat too many fatty foods. I play rugby twice a week and often play football with my friends. All my family are none smokers so I am not around smoke. I do not drink alcohol either as it causes liver damage. I usually eat cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and fish for dinner. I used to eat lots of unhealthy food and exercise little but now I eat healthier and exercise regularly. I will try to focus on eating five portions of fruit and vegetable every day.
Je crois avoir un mode de vie sain puisque je pratique plusieurs sports et que mon alimentation est relativement équilibrée. Je ne consomme pas toujours mes 5 portions de fruits et légumes par jour mais je ne suis pas un grand consommateur de cuisine rapide.
Je joue au rugby deux fois par semaine et joue souvent au football avec mes amis. Tous les membres de ma famille sont non-fumeurs je ne suis donc pas exposé à la fumée secondaire. Je ne consomme pas d'alcool puisque c'est mauvais pour le foie.
En général, je mange des céréales au déjeûner, des sandwichs pour dîner et du poisson au souper.
Auparavant, je consommais beaucoup de mets mauvais pour la santé et faisais peu d'exercice mais maintenant, je m'alimente sainement et fais beaucoup d'activité physique. J'essaierai donc de manger les cinq portions de fruits et légumes recommandés chaque jour
How much wet food should I feed my cat(s) daily?
So at the moment I am feeding my 3 cats 1/3 can of wet food in the mornings between the three of them, and leave out dry food for them to snack on all day. One is over a year old, and the other two are 11 almost 12 months old. Unfortunately they are a bit overweight so I would love to put them on a feeding schedule where they could lose some weight. They are all around 10-12Ibs. I am also putting them on a ALL wet diet, as soon as they finish their big bag of dry food. I am actually scared of the wet diet because I have no idea how much I should be feeding them. I don't want to feed them too much and have them gain or feed them too little and have them lose weight too fast and get fatty liver. I am quite confused. On the bigger can of cat food it says to feed 1/2 can, so 1 1/2 cans between the three of them throughout the day. Does this sound right or?
As for the wet food brands, I know by the ingredients which brands are healthy and which ones are crap. I am on a budget so I was planning on alternating between a variety of brands… so healthy and crappy ones. This is the best I can do unfortunately. They love Friskies which is bad for them, and I try to get them to eat Wellness but it doesn't taste as good as Friskies to them, I am also going to feed Merrick, and Before Grains 100% meats.
Also, how often should I feed them? I was thinking 3 times a day?
Also, they are indoor cats, spayed/neutered so they are far less active than your average outdoor cat.
Avoid Friskies. Anything with grains, byproduct or "meal" in the ingredients list. Mixing two may result in one getting ignored, as happened with me (they ignore Wellness and just go for the Sanabelle).
I feed my cats one third of a tin twice a day each and add some boiled chicken.
Good for you to go wet, dry food promotes dehydration that just leads to renal problems in a few years. ANd they don't need it for cleaning teeth, old wive's tail.
Undiagnosed medical condition?
I have some sort of severely chronic muscular pain condition afflicting over 80% of my body and it doesn't go away ever. It feels like my muscles are being shredded apart and it has been going on for over a year now. Vicodin, Percocet, NSAIDs, Tylenol, Codeine and multiple other drugs don't work well enough to have me complete my daily tasks. It's coming to the point where all I think about is pain, pain and more pain. It's not fibro mialgia and my doctors have given up on what it could be. I've seen 6 specialists, all of whom say there is no cause to the pain. Even a neurologist sees nothing wrong with my brain. Marijuana relieves the pain almost completely, but I can't use it if I will be working as a pharmacy tech. It's so bad that I can barely exercise and I have a pretty okay diet. It has been proven not to be cancer, diabetes in any form, or neuropathic pain. Name any test and I guarantee it's been performed on me. All negative, and my doctor has now discontinued my pain control medications because he can't prescribe them to me without a diagnosis… Stupid DEA laws. All my organs are completely healthy except little fatty deposites in my liver, and my appendix has been removed. I take Vitamin C and Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) to help with my immune system and muscle growth and repair but no help there. If anyone who has medical knowledge of this then I beg for your help. It's getting to the point where I don't want to live anymore because of this pain. And no I don't have depression or anxiety, been screened for that. The pain scale is usually around 7 or 8 out of 10 on the bad days, and 4 out of 10 on the good days. Any help would be great.
Oh and I have done 6 months of physical therapy and reflexology is a joke of a medical profession in my personal opinion… no offense to people whom disagree.
Yes they have tested for done problems and my bones are stronger than the average 22 year old. And I don't get hooked on drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics. You name it, I can't get addicted to it… I know, it's very odd…
I know that they believe this is muscle pain, but have they
checked the bones…since the skeleton muscles are
connected to the bone…if you have bone problems it
can lead to muscle injury. Just a thought.
I have read about Paget's disease…but I don't think
that this is what you have.
Cat food recommendations?
We recently lost one of our cats, she went into liver failure after a very hard fought battle with fatty liver disease and in the end she started suffering horribly so we had her humanely put to sleep to end her suffering. Unfortunately we find that the food our old vet recommended was an crap food and she was a very finicky eater, when she stopped eating her body couldn't process anymore because of all the garbage in the food we were feeding her. We were feeding a food that did have fillers in it, again one of those vets that recommended crap food, and we thought we knew what he was talking about. When we brought her to the vet that we are staying with now she recommended to us switching foods as we have 3 other cats to worry about now. We live in a smaller town and dont have to many options for quality foods so we went out and bought Innova, because its what we could find at that particular store. They are in switch mode but we still haven't decided if this is the food we are going to keep them on. So I thought maybe If i post the types of foods we can get around here I could get some suggestions. We plan to do a wet food with free feed dry option as the cats that are still with us are not overweight, if it becomes a problem we will limit the amount of dry available. I would love to do a raw diet for them but simply it would be a huge difficulty for us. We have a 1 year old cat, a 4 year old cat and a 14 year old cat, so it would help if what we get would be appropriate for them all, though I understand with a senior cat that maybe a bit more difficult, but he really does okay and checks out very healthy for his age.
What we have available to us here is:
Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul
Nutro (grain fillers I believe so its a no if there are)
TikiCat (wet food)
If none of these foods are good enough I would be willing to order online, but getting them at the feed store where we get our goat supplies would be more convenient. We just want to do whats right for our cats, its hard knowing we thought we were doing right but could have been doing them so wrong.
You know what vets reccomend. We were feeding Science Diet. They never got tuna, but were often given wet food of low quality because our old vets told us that didnt matter as much as the dry food. So I assume that had a part in it. We still arent certain if the food alone caused the problems, obviously she stopped eating for a reason. Thats why we had the new vet preform a autopsy, and checkups on all of our other animals, to rule out any environmental causes. We should get all our test results back tomorrow. We just want to do whats right for our pack now. They seem to enjoy the Innova, and even though we are in switching time we notice a lot less smelly litter boxes, and healthier looking cats. Only a few days into the switch. The one thing of course that we are checking with all our animals is depression causing not eating, they have been very sad.
We plan on feeding mostly canned with the dry as an option if they want it. The big reason for this is our cats are not very big fans of wet food right now, we hope to change that, but we have only found one or two wet food items that they like and I am not comfortable feeding them anymore at all. We are heading back out to the feed store to get them some better brands of wet food, one can at a time to see what they like and find something they enjoy.
I would like to know more about why you recommend this food seeing as it would require me to have to order it online, and why you think it is better than what has already been recommended and discussed. One word doesnt really help too much.
Innova is an excellent food, good choice. Chicken soup and Felidae are also good choices. I am sorry to hear about your cat. I am curious what you were feeding before if you don't mind sharing? And I am also curious if you fed tuna, since the fatty buildup is often from lack of taurine and happens a lot in cats that eat tuna. The wet food diet would be idea for your cats, with a little dry thrown in. I think you are making some good decisions here, I am sorry that this is how you had to learn about food quality Best of luck to you and your pack!
Ugh, and people don't believe us when we say Science diet is bad. Their appetites will perk up as time goes on, but if they seem to be really enjoying it that is truly excellent. I am glad you made the switch, and I think you will be very happy with the results. You can also switch between the 3 brands (Chicken soup, Felidae, and Innova) to keep variety for your cats since they are all the same quality. This is a very good move you have made tho.
Being bothered by a weight reading two months ago?
Back in mid June, I went to the doctor, and they weighed me. This was after I ate, I was wearing cloths except for shoes, and on my period. I am around 5'5 (16 years old) and came in at 156lbs. My doctor told me to lose weight. I was really, really upset by this. But when I stepped on my scale at home a few days later, no period, before I ate, no cloths, I weighed 144.
I went on a STRICT diet and got to 137 today on my home scale…. but I can't stop thinking about my doctor calling me overweight. I am eating VERY healthy and exercising, but, I feel a bit messed up in the head. I just feel really, really fat. I just look at myself in the mirror and feel disgusted. I really did not feel this way before. Just so you know, I don't have any health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. But I keep looking up those things and rarer things like sleep apnea and fatty liver that an overweight person is at risk for. I am just freaking out. What should I do?
It's normal to have these feelings. Just ignore them, keep yourself occupied with other thoughts. The more you focus on those feelings the more you'll become obsessed with them.
How do I end my essay?
28% of Americans are obese. That is about one third of population. One third of population can't obese just by over eating. If not only that than what is it? The leading causes of obesity, disincluding over eating, are: lack of exercise, family history of obesity, stress, peer or family problems, medical illnesses, and depression. Although certain medical disorders can cause obesity, less than one percent of all obesity is caused by physical problems. But sadly, we have come to know that the leading cause of obesity is soft drink consumption. Yes, a diet coke will finally make you fat. But all jokes aside, the progressing rate of obesity is serious and is estimated be 33% by 2010.
There are many risks and complications with obesity. The physical consequences are severe and life threatening. There is an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing problems, premature death, stroke, cancer, fatty liver disease, gallbladder disease, arthritis, and many more. And that's just touching the tip of ice berg, because adults who are obese may be cutting about three years off their lives, mostly from heart disease and stroke. Those who are morbidly obese, about 100 or more pounds over a healthy weight, could be shortening their lives by as many as 10 years. Being morbidly obese has the similar effect of lifelong smoking.
One very sad thing that I have found in my research is that in Mississippi, an actual bill has been proposed to allow restaurants to not serve obese people. A weigh scale will be used to determine the potential customer's body mass index, or BMI, and if it is too high, they refuse to serve them or the owner of the food establishment will have their business permits revoked. If this bill is passed, then there will be BMI scales outside of every restaurant, and there will be records of the eligible patrons BMIs. Apparent discrimination the obese has been documented in three specific areas: education, health care, and employment. For example, 28% of teachers in a study done by the Weight Management and Obese Symposium said that becoming obese is the worst thing that can happen to a person. 24% of nurses said they are 'repulsed' by obese people, and, controlling for income and grades, parents provide less college support for their overweight children than for their thin children.
How do I end my essay?
P.S. This is three paragraphs. Yahoo Answers doesn't allow you to tab. And this is just a rough draft of my body. There wasn't enough space for the introduction. *sniff* Meany faces say bad things
Also, disincluding is a word. Look it up on Google.
How about with a call to action? Make a statement with a summary and then tell the reader what they need to do. Otherwise you just leave everyone hanging with a (?)
Worried about my pet lovebird…?
My black-masked lovebird, Diego, has been with us a few months now. When I got him, he was semi-tame, refused to play with toys, and wouldn't eat anything other than seeds… since then, he's warmed up to me quite a bit, and I'm teaching him to play with shredded paper and plastic bird toys! But he still refuses to eat a varied diet.
I feed him Volkman Lovebird/Conure Bird Seed, which includes oat and wheat, and I take out the sunflower seeds since I've read they're unhealthy. I've tried leaving fruits and veggies in his food bowl, I've even tried covering healthier foods in spray millet, but he won't take anything but his usual. I'm getting really concerned that he'll develop fatty liver disease if he doesn't have it already — he's loud and active, but his beak has been growing very sharp and I know that can be a sign of illness. So…
How quickly can fatty liver disease become a problem?
Do you have any suggestions for how to convert Diego to a more rounded diet, or any pellet brand suggestions?
What are the benefits of coconut oil and virgin coconut oil? ?
Hi! I'm Racquel. BSE student.These are some of the information in my research.
Read the facts below to discover why the Coconut Oil is now referred
to as the "Healthiest Oil in the World" because of its unique health-
giving properties. Studies demonstrate that of all fats and oils,
coconut oil is not only nutritious, but has the most health benefits.
FACT No.1: Coconut oil is the best and richest natural source of the
immune-boosting lauric acid among all the vegetable oils.
Among the vegetable oils traded in the world, coconut oil is
the best and richest natural source of lauric acid which makes up
about 50 percent of its healthy fat content. All other vegetable oils
are completely deficient in this. Lauric Acid, an important component
of breast milkis also the primary saturated fatty acid found in
coconut oil.
Lauric Acid is the most important essential fatty acid in
building and maintaining the body's immune system and has a powerful
antimicrobial effect that can kill a wide variety of infectious
organisms. Among the saturated fatty acids, lauric acid has the
maximum anti-viral activity.
Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), which has
the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin
in the body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-
protozoal monogllyceride used by humans or animals to destroy lipid
coated viruses, such as HIV, herpes, influenza and pathogenic
FACT No.2: Coconut oil is rich in plant-based, healthy type of good
saturated fats which is very different from the animal-based
saturated fats. Coconut oil has no cholesterol.
Coconut oil is rich in plant-based, healthy type of
saturated fats. It is 92 percent highly saturatedfat. Not all
saturated fats are created equal. Just like polyunsaturated fats
which are sub classified into omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9, saturated
fats are also sub-classified into short chain, medium chain and long
chain. The dramatic differnce is with the fatty acid composition and
is fully documented by years of scientific research. In contrast with
animal fats (long chain fatty acids-LCFA) which contain cholesterol,
coconut oil, which is from the plant-based source has no cholesterol.
The fatty acids of coconut oil (medium chain fatty acids-MCFA) are
easily assimilated – they are not stored in tha body like animal
There are good fats and bad fats. Our diet needs to include
the good tyoe of fats such as the saturated fats from coconut oil as
they play an important role in our body chemistry. Sixty percent
(60%) to eighty percent (80%) of our brain tissue and our nervous
system are made of very rich complex of fats. we can live without the
bad fats from red meat or animals, but good fats, such as the fats
from plant-based coconut oil and fats from fishes like salmon and
sardines are essentilaal for good health. We dont necessarily need a
low fat diet. we need a good fat diet.
Goods saturated fats, such as from the plant-based coconuts,
enhance the immune system. The fats around the heart muscle is
highly saturated. The heart draws on this reserve of fat ion times of
stress. Saturated fats also protect the liver from toxic effect of
alcohol and drugs. Fifty percent (50%) of cell membranes also
constitue saturated fatty acids. It gives our cells necessary
firmness and integrity. Saturated fats also play a vital role in the
health of bones. At least 50 percent of dietary fats need to be
saturated for calcium to be effectively incorporated in the skeletal
FACT No.3: Coconut oil is composed predominantly of the health-
boosting Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA).
Coconut Oil is unique. It is unlike most other dietary
oils. The secret behind coconut oil is that it is composed
predominantly of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA's) or Medium chain
triglycerides (MCT). It is the MCFA's which give it its remarkable
nutritional and medicinal properties. Coconut oil has the most or
largest concentration of MCFA's (64%) compared with the other oils
and fats.
The majority of the fats in our diet, whether they are
saturated or unsaturated comes from the plant or animal, are composed
of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA's). Soybean oil, corn oil,canola oil,
olive oil lard, and chicen fat as well as most all other fats and
oils in our diet, are composed entirely of LCFA's. Some 98 to 100
percent of the fat you eat each day consists of LCFA's. Long chain
fats take longer to digest and will tend to to be stored as stubborn
fat you can't get rid of . The medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA's) from
coconut ol have completely different effect on us than do the long -
chain fatty acids that are more commonly found in our food.
Coconut oil is the best oil to cook with, even better than olive oil, because the fatty acids don't turn to trans fat when heated.
It also contains Caprylic Acid which is great for killing candida, the pesky yeast that causes yeast infections and thrush.
I know a few people that have lost weight using coconut oil, the medium chain fats can speed up your metabolism. Which is why it is recommended for hypothyroidism.
Can someone please help me summarize :(?
I have always had trouble summarizing.
I simply don't know what to eliminate!
My summary that i wrote so far is longer than the article!!!!!! =[
The article is on Cholesterol :
Few people recognize cholesterol as a natural and essential part of our body. To many, it's something that should be avoided completely and people go to great lengths to avoid foods that contain it.
But our body needs cholesterol to digest foods, produce hormones and to protect our cells.
Confusion about cholesterol exists because many people don't realize there is a difference between blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol.
Blood cholesterol is the cholesterol that circulates in your blood. Most of it – about 80 per cent – is produced by your liver. Dietary cholesterol is the stuff found in foods from animal sources (there is no cholesterol in plant foods). Meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products all provide cholesterol in varying amounts. Only about 20 per cent of the cholesterol in your blood comes from eating foods that contain it.
If you have been told that you have high cholesterol, your health professional is talking about your blood cholesterol levels. These are a concern because they're a major risk factor for heart disease. If you have high blood cholesterol or have a history of heart disease in your family, reducing your blood cholesterol to a healthy level is important for long-term good health.
Cholesterol from foods is often blamed for high blood cholesterol levels. But for most people, cholesterol from foods has little effect on blood cholesterol levels. Family history, diabetes and thyroid, kidney or liver disease, smoking, lack of exercise, excess body weight and high fat diets are all important factors.
High intakes of fat, especially saturated fat and trans fatty acids, are mainly responsible for increasing total and LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels. Saturated fats are found mostly in meat, egg yolks, dairy products made from whole milk, and foods that contain hydrogenated fat, including palm or coconut oils.
Trans fats (also called trans fatty acids) are found in foods that contain partially hydrogenated fats such as shortening, some margarine, French fries, doughnuts, breaded and fried chicken and fish, crackers, chips, cookies and bakery products. Trans fats act like saturated fats in our bodies and increase total and LDL blood cholesterol levels but also reduce HDL (good) blood cholesterol levels.
Monounsaturated fats are found mostly in canola, olive and peanut oils and foods made with these oils, nuts and seeds. These fats help decrease total and LDL blood cholesterol.
Polyunsaturated fats are found in oils made from sunflowers, safflowers, corn, soybeans, nuts, flaxseed and sesame seeds. These fats have been found to reduce total and LDL blood cholesterol levels, particularly when eaten as part of a diet that is lower in fat.
The accepted approach for lowering or keeping blood cholesterol levels in a healthy range is to focus on reducing your total fat intake, especially the amount of saturated and trans fat that you eat. Omitting foods simply because they contain cholesterol is not the answer. Dairy products, meat and eggs all contains cholesterol but avoiding these foods could prevent you from getting some of the important nutrients found is these foods such as calcium, protein, iron, zinc or B-vitamins.
Follow these steps to healthier blood cholesterol levels:
Exercise regularly. Make higher-fibre foods such as whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and
vegetables the focus of each meal. Include more meals made with meat alternatives such as beans, peas, lentils and tofu. Choose lower-fat dairy products such as buttermilk, skim milk, 1% milk, and yogurt and cottage cheese made with 1% milk fat or less. Enjoy fish more often, choose lean cuts of meat, have poultry without skins and limit serving sizes to about the size of a deck of cards. Eat foods prepared with little or no extra fat. Have foods containing shortening or partially hydrogenated fats and oils in moderation.
Read labels: "Cholesterol-free" foods can still be high in fat. Some examples include potato chips
and cookies.
Switching to a diet that is lower in fat, higher in fibre and participating in regular physical activity can help keep your blood cholesterol in a healthy range
your problem is that your are explaining everything in far too much detail
Monounsaturated fats are found mostly in canola, olive and peanut oils and foods made with these oils, nuts and seeds. These fats help decrease total and LDL blood cholesterol.
Polyunsaturated fats are found in oils made from sunflowers, safflowers, corn, soybeans, nuts, flaxseed and sesame seeds. These fats have been found to reduce total and LDL blood cholesterol levels, particularly when eaten as part of a diet that is lower in fat.
change to something like "The article explains the effect of monounsturated and polyunstaured fats and gives examples of the types of food they are in"
You can do drastic surgery like that on most of your explanation
i need help with this! ha?
Which of the following foods is not a source of cholesterol?
A) Beef
B) Beans
C) Chicken
D) Cheese
Insoluble fiber
A) dissolves in water.
B) is found in oat bran, apples, beans, and some vegetables.
C) is found in refined-grain products.
D) adds bulk to your body's wastes.
Bread is rich in complex carbohydrates, low in fats, and a source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Usually, the more fiber in the bread, the more nutrients. Look at the values of the following four loaves of bread:
Loaf 1:
100 mg
1 g
Loaf 2:
160 mg
2 g
Loaf 3:
105 mg
2 g
Loaf 4:
5 mg
3 g
Which loaf of bread would be the best choice for you in terms of good nutrition?
A) Loaf 1
B) Loaf 2
C) Loaf 3
D) Loaf 4
Match the following
A. A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues, which is necessary for life and growth
B. The study of food and the ways in which the body uses food
C. Complex carbohydrate that aids elimination and may help prevent heart disease and cancer
D. Nutrient required for transport, elimination, and temperature regulation, as well as almost every other bodily function
E. Fatty acids in which the carbon atoms do not hold the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
F. Plant proteins that lack or contain smaller amounts of some essential amino acids than are needed by the body
G. A class of nutrients containing simple sugars, starches, glycogen, and dietary fiber
H. Carbon-containing nutrient that keeps eyes and skin healthy
I. A complex carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscles, which can be used as a quick source of energy
J. A mineral that prevents birth defects
K. Mineral needed for production of hemoglobin
L. Mineral needed for production of digestive enzymes and growth and healing
M. Fat-soluble nutrient that enables the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine
N. Promotes healing of wounds and healthy gums
O. Needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and protein
Dietary fiber
Vitamin C
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Incomplete proteins
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Unsaturated fatty acids
The six classes of nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Carbohydrates and fats
B) Proteins and water
C) Vitamins and minerals
D) Sodium and cholesterol
Starches are
A) a kind of complex carbohydrate.
B) a kind of simple carbohydrate.
C) composed of a single sugar.
D) complex carbohydrates that cannot be digested.
All of the following are reasons why water is important to nutrition EXCEPT:
A) It transports nutrients and oxygen through the body and helps get rid of wastes.
B) It provides the proper environment for the body's chemical reactions to occur.
C) It helps regulate body temperature.
D) It prevents anemia.
A deficiency of calcium can lead to
A) rickets.
B) osteoporosis.
C) scurvy.
D) anemia.
For a healthful diet, nutrients must be consumed in different amounts. An example of this is how carbohydrates should
A) be limited to 300 milligrams a day.
B) make up about 30% of your daily caloric intake.
C) be limited to 3,000 milligrams a day.
D) make up between 45 to 65% of your daily caloric intake.
Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?
A) Sodium causes weak bones and teeth.
B) Sodium is sometimes linked to high blood pressure.
C) Sodium is linked to cancer.
D) Sodium causes dehydration
The class of nutrient that is necessary for production of certain hormones and that forms a coating on nerves is
A) carbohydrates.
B) water.
C) protein.
D) fat.
Do you think certain treatments should not be free on the NHS?
I can see how the NHS can benefit a lot of people but sometimes i think the whole system is a bit of a farce.
For example myself, and many other people work and pay taxes (or have worked hard and payed taxes – i do understand that at this point in time there are a lot of people who have found themselves jobless through no fault of their own) So do you think we should get priority over people who have never worked and payed taxes (through sheer laziness, not registered disability?)
Also should people receive treatment if their illness is self inflicted? i.e. if your liver starts to shut down as a result of you drinking excessively then should tax payers foot the bill for that? or should you be given one chance to prove you're willing to help yourself by not drinking but then obviously if you start drinking again then from that point onwards you be expected to fund your own treatment?
One example close to me that i can think on is my nan is currently on dialysis for her diabetes. Now her diabetes is self inflicted as she didn't watch her weight/diet etc, 2 years ago she was told to change her diet or she would end up on dialysis i.e cut out fatty foods and eat fresh wholesome salads/soups, low fat, healthy meals, but whenever i'd go around there she'd be eating fish and chips etc and when i'd point out to her that she shouldn't be eating that she'd simply say "oh i'm too old to change now, i might as well enjoy my last days"
So to me it was no surprise when it was confirmed she'd have to start dialysis, and i can't be sympathetic towards her, even though she's now feeling sorry for herself, and i think, as she's somewhat well off, that she should pay for that treatment herself, as the only reason she's on it is because she ignored all medical advice.
I know this is a semi-rant, but it's something that i feel strongly about, and was wondering if it would make our NHS better or would it create more problems in the long run?
Interesting article "Thin people might be fat on the inside" no question here…?
Internal fat around organs can increase diabetes and heart risks
The Associated Press
Updated: 12:03 p.m. PT May 11, 2007
LONDON – If it really is what's on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble.
Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding vital organs like the heart, liver or pancreas — invisible to the naked eye — could be as dangerous as the more obvious external fat that bulges underneath the skin.
"Being thin doesn't automatically mean you're not fat," said Dr. Jimmy Bell, a professor of molecular imaging at Imperial College, London. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create "fat maps" showing where people store fat.
According to the data, people who maintain their weight through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits of internal fat, even if they are otherwise slim. "The whole concept of being fat needs to be redefined," said Bell, whose research is funded by Britain's Medical Research Council.
Without a clear warning signal — like a rounder middle — doctors worry that thin people may be lulled into falsely assuming that because they're not overweight, they're healthy.
"Just because someone is lean doesn't make them immune to diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease," said Dr. Louis Teichholz, chief of cardiology at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, who was not involved in Bell's research.
Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores — a standard obesity measure that divides your weight by the square of your height — can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside.
Of the women scanned by Bell and his colleagues, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actually had excessive levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent.
Relating the news to what Bell calls "TOFIs" — people who are "thin outside, fat inside" — is rarely uneventful. "The thinner people are, the bigger the surprise," he said, adding the researchers even found TOFIs among people who are professional models.
According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are essentially on the threshold of being obese. They eat too many fatty, sugary foods — and exercise too little to work it off — but they are not eating enough to actually be fat. Scientists believe we naturally accumulate fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere.
Still, most experts believe that being of normal weight is an indicator of good health, and that BMI is a reliable measurement.
"BMI won't give you the exact indication of where fat is, but it's a useful clinical tool," said Dr. Toni Steer, a nutritionist at Britain's Medical Research Council.
Unhealthy skinny people
Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some suspect it contributes to the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They theorize that internal fat disrupts the body's communication systems. The fat enveloping internal organs might be sending the body mistaken chemical signals to store fat inside organs like the liver or pancreas. This could ultimately lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, or heart disease.
Experts have long known that fat, active people can be healthier than their skinny, inactive counterparts. "Normal-weight persons who are sedentary and unfit are at much higher risk for mortality than obese persons who are active and fit," said Dr. Steven Blair, an obesity expert at the University of South Carolina.
For example, despite their ripples of fat, super-sized Sumo wrestlers probably have a better metabolic profile than some of their slim, sedentary spectators, Bell said. That's because the wrestlers' fat is primarily stored under the skin, not streaking throughout their vital organs and muscles.
The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. "Even if you don't see it on your bathroom scale, caloric restriction and physical exercise have an aggressive effect on visceral fat," said Dr. Bob Ross, an obesity expert at Queen's University in Canada.
Because many factors contribute to heart disease, Teichholz says it's difficult to determine the precise danger of internal fat — though it certainly doesn't help.
"Obesity is a risk factor, but it's lower down on the totem pole of risk factors," he said, explaining that whether or not people smoke, their family histories and blood pressure and cholesterol rates are more important determinants than both external and internal fat.
When it comes to being fit, experts say there is no short-cut. "If you just want to look thin, then maybe dieting is enough," Bell said. "But if you want to actually be healthy, then exercise has to be an important component of your lifestyle."
For those like me, a man of very large size, I don't have health issues other than my 550 plus pounds. For a man of my weight, I would say I am sort of active. I do walk, albeit slowly and with a careful waddle to make sure I keep my balance, and I do like to swim. I also like to eat and I do eat a lot. That comes with the size. Good article.
i need help with my pennfoster work?
2. Which of the following is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
A. Getting less than six hours of sleep a night
B. Developing muscular bulk
C. Monitoring your diet
D. Exercising at least three hours each day
3. Which of the following is good for your health?
A. Smoking
B. Positive behavioral change
C. Substance abuse
D. Eating fatty foods
4. Which of these factors is most important in your fitness program?
A. Consistency
B. Joining a health club
C. Doing stretching exercises
D. Using mirrors in your exercise program
5. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Unexercised muscles turn into fat.
B. Unexercised muscles lose bulk but don't atrophy.
C. Regular exercise makes muscles firm and strong.
D. Exercise slows down your metabolism.
6. Cardiovascular fitness exercises strengthen which two organs?
A. Heart and brain
B. Liver and lungs
C. Brain and liver
D. Heart and lungs
7. What five fitness goals should you set for any comprehensive fitness program?
A. Flexibility, endurance, substantial weight loss, proper nutrition, and muscle power
B. Disease prevention, fad diets, coordination, muscular bulk, and relaxation
C. Flexibility, endurance, muscle power, proper nutrition and weight control, and relaxation
D. Disease prevention, endurance, tight muscles, fast-food diet, and thin appearance
8. Which of the following is the major cause of most back problems?
A. Muscular weakness and lack of flexibility
B. Long drives in an automobile
C. A poor mattress
D. Unaligned posture
9. High blood pressure is the major risk factor for
A. cancer.
B. stroke.
C. osteoporosis.
D. muscular atrophy.
10. Endorphins help rid the body of
A. cholesterol.
B. fat.
C. sodium.
D. acid.
11. Good health was once viewed as a combination of
A. having a good doctor and eating three hearty meals a day.
B. possessing good personal habits and good luck.
C. living in the right place and possessing good personal habits.
D. good luck and the right parentage.
12. To maintain a healthy weight, it's important to avoid being
A. five pounds or more overweight.
B. 10 percent or more over the suggested weight for your height.
C. either overweight or underweight.
D. underweight by five pounds or more.
13. Who is primarily responsible for your health?
A. You
B. Your doctor
C. Your family
D. The medical care system
14. Which of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of managing your health?
A. Your self-esteem will decrease.
B. You'll have more energy and improved cardiovascular health.
C. Your metabolism will decrease, allowing for higher caloric intake.
D. Your stress levels will increase.
15. There's no health advantage to changing your weight if
A. it's within the range on the weight tables.
B. you feel energetic.
C. your waist-to-hip ratio places you at risk.
D. you've never been successful at dieting.
16. Personal fitness trainers usually work with
A. employees in a corporation.
B. parks and recreation departments.
C. individuals seeking a more personalized workout.
D. hospital nutritionists.
17. According to this study unit, which of the following is acceptable nutritional advice?
A. Lose weight as fast as you can.
B. Skip one meal a day, other than breakfast.
C. Eat every meal quickly to speed up your metabolism.
D. Eat three meals a day at regular times.
18. What is the number of beats per minute for an average resting heart?
19. Which of the following is considered a fitness goal?
A. Watching a physical exercise program on television
B. Obtaining optimal weight where you feel your best and you have healthy eating habits
C. Relaxing for 10 minutes once a week
D. Developing muscles only by lifting weights
20. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Lungs are strengthened through cardiovascular exercise.
B. Inactive people find it easier to change lifestyle habits than active people.
C. Regular exercise softens bones.
D. Psychiatrists avoid recommending exercise as a way of dealing with depression.
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it's an essay of who's responsible for obesity in america… need help concluding
America, Home of the Fat
America, home of the free right? Wrong. America is one of the fattest nations in the world. We would think that one of the most productive and developed countries would be the healthiest. The truth however, is we are not. The question that is presented then, is who's to blame? People always find it easier to point a finger and blame someone else. Americans are suing fast-food companies for "making them fat", and such lawsuits are becoming more prevalent each day. Blaming the fast-food industry for obesity is like an alcoholic suing an alcohol company for giving them cirrhosis of the liver. Caesar Barber of Bronx, New York "filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Bronx Supreme Court, naming McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken" (
) because he didn't it was unhealthy. What has happened, to self control and personal responsibility? The individual and the parents are the ones to blame for American's obesity.
It is a parent's responsibility to care for their child and therefore they are also responsible for their health and what they consume. A parent would not let their child do drugs, so why do they allow them to overindulge on soft drinks and unhealthy food if they both harm your health. In The Battle Against Fast Food Begins At Home Daniel Weintraub states, "It is a parents – not the government, not the fast-food companies, not the video-game manufacturers – who are responsible for teaching kids healthy eating and exercising habits" (Weintraub42). Parents much teach children how to how to exercise and get involved in physical activities. If they fail to do so they are setting their children on a path of lifetime health problems. Many parents allow and approve their child's sedentary behavior without thinking about the consequences. Eating junk food and playing video games everyday is not benefiting them in any way, and who is responsible to get them off the couch and shooting hoops? McDonalds, Burger King, Carl's Jr, Jack in The Box? No, of course not. It is parent's duty as the one who cares for the child. Some people may think companies lure kids into buying food with cartoons, truth is parents need to teach children how to look out for these marketing strategies companies use because that is something they will need to know when it comes to important choices in life, like choosing auto insurance, credit companies and so forth. If children obesity
An adult individual unlike a child can make independent decisions but Americans often make the wrong decisions when it comes to managing their diets. A trip to the market could save you money an unneeded calorie intake. You can cook your own meals and know what you're eating and manage your caloric intake but Americans simply have become addicted to fast- food, and it is their lack of discipline that has made them so obese. Sue Widemark conveys in her article Reason for Obesity, that an attitude Americans seem to have is that of "Eating is some kind of pastime…and if we feel that we are denied a bit of this fatty and very unhealthy food which we crave, that we have no quality of life" (Widemark1). Folks simply do not know when enough is enough. In Obesity Epidemic: Overeating is to Blame Mark Fergusson explains "To return to the average weights of the 1970's we would need to reverse the increased food intake about… 500 calories a day for adults." An individual has nothing to blame but their carelessness of what they eat and their deficiency of self-control when it comes to how much they eat. Fast-food would not make anyone obese if it was eaten in moderation. Everyone knows that too much of anything is bad. David Zinczenko in his article Don't Blame The Eater argues that when it comes to food "Advertisements Don't carry warning labels the way tobacco ads do" but when do Americans plan on becoming responsible for looking for this information? Certainly people who follow healthy lifestyles would ask for calorie information about what they are going to consume and the rest must learn to do the same. Over-eating is definitely a main factor of American obesity. Now, combine A lifestyle of daily fast-food and inactive behavior and you are well on your way to becoming obese.
A person, who is not willing to stay active and yet, constantly eats fast food, cannot expect to be thin. Your body needs exercise not only to look good on the outside but to be healthy on the inside as well. No one neglect their body in a way that would damage their health, but that is exactly what they do when they gorge on greasy fries and soft drinks and do not exercise. Michael Lemonick in his article "How We Grew So Big" writes that "Fully two-thirds of US adults are officially overweight and half of those have graduated to full blown obesity" he
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