... develop into ketoacidosis, which is a very serious condition that results from high levels of ketones in the blood and urine. Ketones are the waste/byproduct resulting from the process of converting fat into energy. If not treated quickly, ketoacidosis can result in diabetic coma and possibly death. According to the World Health Organization, obesity is the ... diabetics to begin with these lifestyle changes prior to antihyperglycemic medication for the following reasons: 1) An exercise program and reduction of daily caloric intake may be sufficient for disease control and significant we...

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... such as Staphylococcus aureus has also been reported in food products of Makah, Saudi Arabia[CITATION Abu11 l 1033 ]. Similarly, Salmonella outbreaks in cultural functions demands, an effective method to control and food inspector's role in controlling such issue need to be addressed[ CITATION Alj10 l 1033 ]. Although, a number of articles and literature have been published in recent years about ... and reported in different medical journals, literature and articles the best definition has been provided by Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)[CITATION Str09 l 1033 ]. The simul...

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... foods are usually high in calories that result in children becoming overweight. With this in mind consider the mechanics of the body and how they process calories and energy to burn calories. Obesity is caused by an imbalance between caloric intake in a 24 hour period and the calories an individual ... Teasing is a stressor that is more often than not associated with obesity or being overweight. This type of stressor can lead to unhealthy weight control behaviors in children and adolescents such as vomiting, the use of laxatives and diet pills. Children that are overweight or obese are o...

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... been produced with artificial flavors, should be avoided or minimized. One of those innumerable reasons is Obesity. Obesity is a rising epidemic that has spread, and is still is in the process of spreading, all over the world. The cause of this epidemic, as I mentioned earlier is, our food. So what is wrong with our food system? A better question I would say would ... fast food, on Asian diet is one of the main reasons for this outrageous increase in the rate of diseases in Asia. Otherwise, how did diseases manage to be under control and in much smaller rate before the fast food influen...

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