Weight loss in California

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Obesity
Obesity

Although California is considered somewhat leaner state, compared to some other states in the United States, it has a significant portion of its population that are either overweight or obese.

In 2009 about 22.7% of adults were obese which increased to 27.1% in 2018 although California has a lofty target of 11.0% or lower obesity rate by 2022.

Estimated Population of California (2016)

39,144,8184

Physical Activity

According to the CDC, 56.3% of adults achieved the equivalent of at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week.

Adult overweight and Obesity (2016)

  • 35.0% of adults were overweight.
  • 24.7% of adults had obesity.

Child overweight and Obesity

  • 16.9% of children aged 2 to 4 years in the

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program were overweight.

  • 17.6% of children aged 2 to 4 years in WIC had obesity.

Eating habits

  • 30.4% of adults reported consuming fruit less than one time daily.
  • 17.3% of adults reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily.

Physician weight loss programs in California

In order to lose weight, there is no better place to start than a well trained and experienced physician that help you not only lose weight but also help you keep it off. As obesity is a complex process, and losing weight is not as simple as eat less, exercise more, it is important to find an experienced and well trained obesity medicine physician.

Adult Obesity-CDC Vital Signs
Adult Obesity-CDC Vital Signs
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Aim for a healthy weight

Rethinking Our Dietary Approach

Shifting focus from individual blame to understanding the complexities of obesity is crucial. A key factor is insulin resistance, impacting up to 71% of the population, with 35% experiencing metabolic syndrome.

Navigating Misinformation

The overwhelming presence of over 20,000 books and mixed messages on obesity medicine calls for guidance from experts like Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD, who can provide clarity on the science and practice of this field.

The Downfall of the Food Guide Pyramid

The outdated and ineffective food guide pyramid, promoting a low-fat but high-glycemic diet, significantly contributed to increased insulin resistance and, consequently, weight gain.

Insulin resistance and weight gain

Insulin resistance is a physiological condition where the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. As insulin not only controls the blood sugar, it also controls the weight! Reducing the overall carbohydrate load and insulin levels is a key underlying concept in many low carbohydrate diets such as the ketogenic diet.

The Blame Game in Obesity

Understanding metabolic starvation

Weight gain isn't typically intentional. It often stems from the paradox of metabolic starvation in the obese, driven by insulin resistance and resulting in heightened insulin levels. This leads to persistent hunger, cravings, and further weight gain. Stop blaming the victim for obesity!

Weight vs Habits
Weight vs Habits

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