Young Men's Health
I am in recovery for a restrictive eating disorder. At treatment a year and a half ago, they made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months. Now I am considered borderline obese based on my BMI. I want to lose weight, but don’t want to trigger myself. Help?The “BMI” which stands for Body Mass Index is a public health tool that is used to assess population health, but isn’t a great tool for assessing an individual’s health. … read more
Articles Tagged: obesity
I’m a 15 year old guy weighing over 170 pounds. Am I considered obese and if so, how can I fix it?
The healthy weight range for you depends on your height and your age. Body mass index, or BMI, is a measurement that uses both your height and weight to come up … read more
Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma
Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma If you’ve been told that your weight or Body Mass Index (BMI) falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range, you may be experiencing a variety … read more
What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body.
It sounds like you could benefit from talking to your doctor or other health care professional about this. They might be able to suggest a program in your area that … read more
Fast Food Facts
Fast food refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly. It can come from many places: sit-down restaurants, counter service, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery. Fast food is popular … read more
High Cholesterol
As with many aspects of health, your cholesterol can be impacted by your diet. Levels of physical activity and genetics also play a role in your cholesterol levels. While you … read more
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of a person’s weight and height and weight, and does not directly measure a person’s health status, muscle, bone, body fat, or body water. … read more