Obesity: It Affects Alot Of Us

You can now also receive a tax deduction for trying to lose the weight. The article “Fighting Obesity is Tax Deductible,” break down how it works:

“This new law officially recognizes obesity as a disease and the physician-prescribed plans to treat it tax-deductible. The deduction does not apply to people who want to shed pounds in order to improve their general health and appearance.” (Warner, 2002)

Another kind of treatment available is the use of drugs. There are different kinds of medications that you can use if a doctor prescribes it. One of the kinds of medicines available is Xenical. According to the website Xenical, “when used with a reduced-calorie diet with no more than 30% of calories from fat achieved significantly greater weight loss than people who were treated with diet alone.” (http://www.xenical.com/about_drug.asp)

Another option that is available is surgery. One of the types of surgery available is called bariatric surgery.

This surgery uses a procedure called Roux-en-Y to reduce the stomach as much as 99%. (Carmichael, 2002)

This is not to say that these are the only options available. There is also dietary therapy, behavior therapy and combined therapy. (http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/Ob...

Now if you are confident with way you look I say that is great. There is nothing more beautiful than a person with pure self-confidence. I just wanted you to be aware of some of the problems that can come with obesity and some of the ways to treat it.

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(2002) “AOA FACTS SHEETS: Obesity in Minority Population.” American Obesity Association

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(2002, June 27). “Obesity may exacerbate a heart disorder in African American females.” Women Health Weekly : 5-7

Warner, J. (2002, June 21). “Super-sizing blamed for bulging waists.” WebMD http://my.webmd.com/content/article/2731...

Warner, J. (2002, April 3). “Fighting Obesity is Tax-Deductible: IRS says you can deduct prescribed weight-loss plans.” WebMD

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