Weight loss in Texas

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In Texas, everything is supersized. Unfortunately, obesity is one of them.

Obesity
Obesity

Obesity statistics in Texas[edit | edit source]

Estimated Population of Texas: 27,469,1144

Dietary Behaviors

  • 42.7% of adults reported consuming fruit less than one time daily.
  • 21.5% of adults reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily.

Physical Activity

  • 42.1% of adults achieved the equivalent of at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity

physical activity per week.

Overweight and Obesity

  • 35.9% of adults were overweight.
  • 31.9% of adults had obesity.
Adult Obesity-CDC Vital Signs
Adult Obesity-CDC Vital Signs

Adolescent Statistics

  • 42.1% of adolescents reported consuming fruit less than one time daily.
  • 47.4% of adolescents reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily.

Physical activity

  • 30.0% of adolescents were physically active at least 60 minutes per day on all 7

days in the past week.

Overweight and Obesity

  • 15.6% of adolescents were overweight.
  • 15.7% of adolescents had obesity.

Physician weight loss options in Texas[edit | edit source]

Here is a list of physician or other healthcare providers offering weight loss.

Austin weight loss centers[edit | edit source]

Dallas weight loss centers[edit | edit source]

http://www.medthintexas.com

Weight vs Habits
Weight vs Habits

Houston weight loss centers[edit | edit source]

San Antonio weight loss weight loss centers[edit | edit source]

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The outdated and ineffective food guide pyramid, promoting a low-fat but high-glycemic diet, significantly contributed to increased insulin resistance and, consequently,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

Other cities in Texas for weight loss[edit | edit source]

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