... normal body weight. Obesity, which is now considered a disease, has been the diagnosis of nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. Society has greatly influenced the rise of obesity as fast food has become startlingly popular. Today's lifestyle is one that is always on the go and the view of people today is that, if something is ... fast, it must be good. Fast food is cheap and, as the name suggests, fast it is considered one of the best choice for a quick meal. Yet, as many television commercials point out, the servings given in fast food are several times the needed amount for a nutriti...

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... a predisposing factor to obesity (Birch & Fischer 1998; NHMRC 1997). Over ¼ of Australians reported consuming high sugar fat meals and snacks (such as pastries, cakes, sweet biscuits, confectionary, high-fat fast food, ice-cream and soft-drinks) in total representing on average 1/3 of their fat intake and ¼ of their energy intake (ABS 1997, 1998 & 1999). This intake is in direct contravention to ... as an eating disorder. However, it is seen in 20 - 30 % of obese patients seeking treatment. (NHMRC 1997) It is generally understood as, "the consumption of large quantities of food in a d...

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... strict dieting, no matter what their weight, and this eventually turns into an eating disorder. Dancers become so obsessed about their weight and food intake that they do not realize that this unhealthy pattern of eating behavior can lead to many health problems. Bulimia is marked by significant ... with the help of diet pills or supplements, for extended periods of time prior to a massive binge. During a binge, they consume abnormal amounts of food in a short period of time. These binges are followed by purging, which generally is constituted by self-induced vomiting. Bulimics are gen...

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... who battle the war with weight by working one-on-one with patients to tackle the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of losing weight. All of these diets, lose weight fast gimmicks, and weight management clinics exist due to the fact that millions of Americans are overweight and want to lose weight. Statistics show that at any one time, more than ... Department at the University of Nevada shows that much of the blame for this epidemic is culturally generated. The study states that in American society, people drive instead of walk; fast food is available twenty-four hours a day; chil...

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... that are too-good-to-be-true like losing a pound after a day or more, substantial weight (without surgery) without diet or exercise; and losing the weight regardless the amount of food intake (viii). Aside from these, several categories were derived as to the role of advertisers in promoting the weight loss pills and persuading women to try the products: Consumer Testimonials ... . In fact, 42% of all of the ads reviewed promote an array of quick-fix pills, patches, potions, and programs for effortless weight and 64% of those ads also promised fast results. The ads claim that results can...

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