When can you talk about overweight?
People are considered “overweight” when they have a Body Mass Index between 25 and 30,…
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When can you talk about underweight?
A person is considered “underweight” when has a Body Mass Index below 18.5. Underweight, such…
Does the underweight have health consequences?
Being underweight, especially if it was serious (BMI <17), means to be subject to a…
Does Obesity have health consequences?
Obesity is a disease that is more alarming in the Western world, because the excess…
What are the causes of Obesity?
It was proved that obesity has genetic basis, but these represent only a predisposition. It…
Can Obesity be cured?
“Proper nutrition” and “exercise” are the two key words in the treatment of obesity. So,…
How do you tell if a person suffers from obesity?
It is said that a person suffers from obesity when has a Body Mass Index…
Why is the Mediterranean diet considered as “reference model”?
It has been proved by many scientific studies that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the…
What does the Mediterranean diet mean?
The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the…
What are the principles of the Mediterranean diet?
Increased use of cereals (complex carbohydrates), preferably wholegrain, with decrease in the consumption of simple…