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Obesity, overweight, calorie restriction, CR, ideal body fat and fertility

Submitted by: trent on Jun 1, 2011 - (Last updated: Jun 2, 2011)

 

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  • "Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity"
 - CDC Website
  • "% Fat 10.7%"
 Trent's Bod Pod Body Fat Measurement, UCSF Hospital

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  • "The leanest athletes typically compete at levels of about 6–13% for men or 14–20% for women"
 - Wikipedia, Body Fat Measurement
  • as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity,"* the risks for the following conditions also increases:
    • Coronary heart disease
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
    • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
    • Stroke
    • Liver and Gallbladder disease
    • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
    • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
    • Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
     
 - CDC Website
  • "The medical care costs of obesity in the United States are staggering"
 Source: CDC Website

 

Fitness and weight, and the future costs to society are important to Trent.  As a professional in the security of technology, Trent feels careful monitoring and balance of one's reliance upon modern conveniences is helpful in resisting temptations of weight gain.  Mental, physical, and nutritional knowledge are important parts of Trent's life as a donor.

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