WELCOME
It is estimated
that more than 1 billion people around the world are
overweight, and over 300 million are obese. This number is
rising rapidly, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.
Overweight and obesity has important consequences for us all.
It greatly increases the risk of developing diseases and
ill-health such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure and some cancers; being overweight or obese also has
negative impact on self-esteem, social and professional
success, and sense of well-being
Few of us are content to be
overweight, surveys find that almost all who are overweight or
obese have tried or are trying to shed the extra weight, but
many are not achieving their goals. Many of those who hope to reduce their weight are
also confused about the right approach and find it difficult to
sustain weight loss. The huge volumes of information and advice
on weight loss often seem contradictory and in some instances
are downright misleading.
AFIC
has therefore brought together a complete collection
of information resources which are intended simplify
the topic, and help you determine the best approach
for you to achieve your own individual weight
management goals. Whether you are gaining weight,
losing weight, stuck at a higher body weight than
ideal, or unsure if your weight is OK, this
collection of materials will provide you with a
handy overview of target weight, how to achieve it,
how to maintain it and why its so important ! Please
click on the topic headings of interest and find out
what you can do to take charge and manage your own
body weight starting today ! |
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SCIENCE NEWS UPDATES |
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1/June/2007
Sleep and the BMI and Overweight Status of Children
and Adolescents
A longitudinal study published in the Jan/Feb 2007
Issue of Child Development (Vol 78, No.1 pp 309-323)
found an inverse association between sleep and BMI.
The researchers concluded that sleep is another
factor that must be considered in understanding the
multi-factorial nature of overweight.
Changes in Children’s BMI During the School
Year and During Summer Vacation.
This study published in the March 2007, Vol 97 issue
of the American Journal of Public Health, examined
increases in BMI during term time and summer
holidays, and found gains in body weight were
greater and more variable during vacation period
than term time. The researchers concluded that
although school policies on diet and exercise may be
less than ideal they did have some positive impact
on weight management.
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