Weight loss in New York

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Obesity and being overweight is a significant problem in the empire state as it is in the rest of the United States affecting over 2 thirds of the adult population. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in New York State and across the nation. While many epidemics can be defeated with a pill or a vaccine, preventing or reversing obesity requires changes in behavior as well as access to affordable, nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity in the places where people live, learn, eat, shop, work and play.

Weight loss in New York
Weight loss in New York

2nd leading cause of preventable death

Obesity and overweight are currently the second leading preventable cause of death in the United States - and it is on it's way to overtaking tobacco as the leading cause of death.

Obesity Prevalence

  • The percentage of New York State adults who have overweight or obesity increased from 42% in 1997 to 62.7% in 2018.
  • The percentage of New York State adults who are obese increased from 16% in 1997 to 27.6% in 2018.
  • Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades. Currently, a third of New York's children are obese or overweight.
Weight vs habits
Weight vs habits

Obesity related conditions

Did you know that over 50 different medical conditions are directly or indirectly linked to obesity including:

Physician weight loss centers in New York

Weight loss centers in New York City

All of New York State

Central obesity
Central obesity

Staten Island weight loss centers

Brooklyn weight loss

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The outdated and ineffective food guide pyramid, promoting a low-fat but high-glycemic diet, significantly contributed to increased insulin resistance and, consequently,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

Manhattan weight loss

Queens weight loss centers

Williamsville weight loss

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Valley stream weight loss

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