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Weight loss news and Article Sept 2005
World Heart Day, Sunday, September 25 Th 2005 -
Maintain A Healthy Weight, Healthy Shape For A Heart For Life.
Being obese, particularly if weight is carried around the abdomen, is a leading risk factor for heart
disease and stroke, reducing the average age of a first heart attack by between four and eight years .
A controlled weight and healthy shape will helps in reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, that is
the reason why World Heart Day this year is focused on the theme Healthy Weight, Healthy Shape.
Childhood obesity soars throughout the world. President Clinton and his Foundation recently joined the
American Heart Association in the Healthiest Generation Alliance to combat childhood obesity. "If we
want today's children to become tomorrow's parents and leaders, we must act now to reduce the
growing prevalence of heart disease and stroke by teaching them healthy habits now," said former
President Bill Clinton. "We thank the World Heart Federation for focusing on the importance of
maintaining a healthy weight, healthy shape and reducing childhood obesity for this year's World Heart
Day and for their commitment to promoting heart healthy lifestyles, balanced diets and more physical
activity."
New data has emerged linking cardiovascular risk and abdominal obesity, measured by waist
circumference. The recent INTERHEART study, which assessed the relationship between a variety of risk
factors associated with heart attacks in 52 countries, found that abdominal obesity was an independent
risk factor for heart attack.2 Excess abdominal fat is more resistant to the actions of insulin so body
shape and specifically a large waist relative to hip size, or having an apple shape, raises the risk of
diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
“Prospective studies show that a predominant accumulation of fat cells in the abdominal region confers
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death,” said Professor Sidney Smith,
University of North Carolina and Chairman Scientific Advisory Board, World Heart Federation. Seventeen
million people die from cardiovascular disease each year, with 80 per cent of all deaths occurring in low
and middle income countries. “To reduce the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease, it is vitally
important that excess abdominal fat, shown by an increase in waist circumference, be included as a
target of clinical intervention among obese individuals,” added Professor Smith.
Maintaining a healthy weight consists of a balance of calories consumed and calories burned. For adults,
at least 30 minutes of brisk walking a day will help reduce risk factors.
Adopting a balanced diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, low-fat and fat-
free products, unsaturated soft margarines and oils such as sunflower, corn, rape-seed and olive oil,
lean meat, fish and pulses is best.
Under the slogan “A Heart for Life,” World Heart Day is run by the World Heart Federation's member
organizations in 100 countries. Activities on the day include health checks, walks, runs, jump rope,
fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts and sports
tournaments.
To find out what activities will be taking place in your country on World Heart Day visit: http://www.
worldheartday.com.
World Heart Day, Sunday, September 25 Th 2005 -
Maintain A Healthy Weight, Healthy Shape For A Heart For Life.
Being obese, particularly if weight is carried around the abdomen, is a leading risk factor for heart
disease and stroke, reducing the average age of a first heart attack by between four and eight years .
A controlled weight and healthy shape will helps in reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, that is
the reason why World Heart Day this year is focused on the theme Healthy Weight, Healthy Shape.
Childhood obesity soars throughout the world. President Clinton and his Foundation recently joined the
American Heart Association in the Healthiest Generation Alliance to combat childhood obesity. "If we
want today's children to become tomorrow's parents and leaders, we must act now to reduce the
growing prevalence of heart disease and stroke by teaching them healthy habits now," said former
President Bill Clinton. "We thank the World Heart Federation for focusing on the importance of
maintaining a healthy weight, healthy shape and reducing childhood obesity for this year's World Heart
Day and for their commitment to promoting heart healthy lifestyles, balanced diets and more physical
activity."
New data has emerged linking cardiovascular risk and abdominal obesity, measured by waist
circumference. The recent INTERHEART study, which assessed the relationship between a variety of risk
factors associated with heart attacks in 52 countries, found that abdominal obesity was an independent
risk factor for heart attack.2 Excess abdominal fat is more resistant to the actions of insulin so body
shape and specifically a large waist relative to hip size, or having an apple shape, raises the risk of
diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
“Prospective studies show that a predominant accumulation of fat cells in the abdominal region confers
an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death,” said Professor Sidney Smith,
University of North Carolina and Chairman Scientific Advisory Board, World Heart Federation. Seventeen
million people die from cardiovascular disease each year, with 80 per cent of all deaths occurring in low
and middle income countries. “To reduce the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease, it is vitally
important that excess abdominal fat, shown by an increase in waist circumference, be included as a
target of clinical intervention among obese individuals,” added Professor Smith.
Maintaining a healthy weight consists of a balance of calories consumed and calories burned. For adults,
at least 30 minutes of brisk walking a day will help reduce risk factors.
Adopting a balanced diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, low-fat and fat-
free products, unsaturated soft margarines and oils such as sunflower, corn, rape-seed and olive oil,
lean meat, fish and pulses is best.
Under the slogan “A Heart for Life,” World Heart Day is run by the World Heart Federation's member
organizations in 100 countries. Activities on the day include health checks, walks, runs, jump rope,
fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts and sports
tournaments.
To find out what activities will be taking place in your country on World Heart Day visit: http://www.
worldheartday.com.