loader image
Sunday, May 19, 2024
96.3 F
McAllen
We Welcome your Press Release
- Advertisement -

How Does Fructose Intake Contribute to Obesity?

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -
  • More than 40% of adults in the United States have obesity, of whom almost 10% have severe obesity.
  • Obesity is a risk factor for many health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
  • The fundamental cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended.
  • However, it may not be just the amount of calories, but the source of those calories that can lead to obesity. 
  • New research suggests that fructose — a simple sugar found in many foods — may drive obesity and related health conditions.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO)Trusted Source, some 13% of adults worldwide have obesity. Although obesity rates are increasing in low-income countries, most are in higher-income countries.

Follow the link below to read the full article on Medical News Today

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-does-fructose-intake-contribute-to-obesity?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2023-08-07&apid=&rvid=4ba4ec80177cae00eabc43b8bc6648d598c4a356d104663735777e0a0f8b5c9f

- Advertisement -

Information Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

Prioritize Eye Health During Healthy Vision Month

Healthy vision is essential for children too.

It’s Never Too Early or Too Late to Reduce Your Skin Cancer Risk

“It’s never too early or too late in life to start protecting your skin from sun damage,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation.

New Imaging Software Improves Lung Diagnosis For 30% Of Patients Who Can’t Tolerate Contrast Dye

As a result, the software program helps doctors and researchers get consistent patient data, leading to better diagnoses and specifics on where to target potential therapies - all without contrast dye.

Celebrating Women’s Health Week, May 12th-18th

Staying physically healthy can improve your emotional well-being.
- Advertisement -
×