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Health | The Health Risks of Obesity Have Been Exaggerated
In the following viewpoint Glenn Gaesser argues that obesity does not cause many of the health problems commonly associated with being overweight, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Rather, these diseases are caused by an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, in Gaesser’s opinion. Gaesser maintains that a thin person who rarely exercises and eats high-fat foods is less healthy than an overweight person who exercises regularly and eats plenty of fruits and vegetables. Thus, according to Gaesser, lifestyle, not body fat percentage, determines how healthy a person is. Gaesser...
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- Introduction
- What Factors Pose the Greatest Health Risks and Benefits?
- Are Exercise and Weight Loss Treatments Beneficial?
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Are Alternative Therapies Beneficial?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Alternative Therapies Are Beneficial
- Alternative Therapies Are Harmful
- Homeopathic Remedies Are Effective
- Homeopathic Remedies Are Ineffective
- Herbal Supplements Are Beneficial
- Herbal Supplements Can Be Harmful
- Religious Faith Is Associated with Good Health
- Religious Faith Has Not Been Proven to Promote Good Healt
- Periodical Bibliography
- How Can Government Policies Promote Good Health?
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