The term overfat refers to the presence of excess body fat that can impair health, and may include even normal-weight non-obese individuals. Excess body fat, especially abdominal fat, is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, increased morbidity and mortality, and reduced quality of life.
Source: Study finds 90 percent of American men overfat — ScienceDaily
I am not obese, just overfat.
I’m feeling guilty about the three cheddar cheeseburger sliders I had last night.
Guess I’ll have another beer.
For optimal health, the waist should measure less than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.
The good news: fewer hungry people around the world. The bad news: Increased consumption of processed foods is pushing up global rates of overweight and obesity.
Source: Across The Globe, Our Diets Are Making Us Sicker, Report Finds : The Salt : NPR
CONCLUSIONS – Diabetes remission up to 3 years after RYGBP and LAGB was proportionally higher with increasing postsurgical weight loss. However, the nearly twofold greater weight loss–adjusted likelihood of diabetes remission in subjects undergoing RYGBP than LAGB suggests unique mechanisms contributing to improved glucose metabolism beyond weight loss after RYGBP.
Majority of patients reported symptoms, but also improved well-being
Source: Adverse Events Common After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass | Medpage Today
Weight Loss May Be Fleeting With Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy | Medpage Today.
Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery – 2015 Price Survey.
Two links presented without the usual snide comments.
Of those who did achieve 5% weight loss, 53% regained the weight within 2 years and 78% had regained it within 5 years, according to the study.
via Obese Patients Unlikely to Return to Normal Weight | Medpage Today.
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