The growing epidemic of obesity
in the United States is reaching enormous proportions. Over
the last two decades, obesity has taken a surge in population
numbers. More than 20 percent of Americans are obese and almost
40 percent are overweight.
A report released by the United States Surgeon
General states that obesity is responsible for some 300,000
deaths, annually. The burgeoning research statistics reveal
an astounding obesity endemic. The latest trend in surplus weight
is affecting America’s health and economy. The health challenge
has attracted exceptional attention in the medical community
as well as the general public.
Despite the emerging awareness of the medical
concern, the effectiveness and health safety of various weight
loss programs and treatments have come under great scrutiny.
At the top of diet safety issue is the low-carbohydrate (LC)
diet. Medical studies are evaluating the effects of the low-carbohydrate
diet. Since, the reports have demonstrated conflicting data;
it is being studied in a trial.
In lieu of the weight growing trend, various
clinical trials are scampering to find a solution and remedy.
For example, the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
and Health Sciences are preparing a clinical trial to evaluate
the connection between weight and the heart health results of
a low-carbohydrate diet. Sponsored by both the Institute for
Human Individuality and the Southwest College of Naturopathic
Medicine Health Sciences, the trial will last for a 3-month
period.
In certain reports, the low-carbohydrate diet
has shown that the weight management program provides improvements
in various cardiovascular risk factors as well as successful
weight loss. The objective of the clinical trial is to examine
the conflicting data found between genetic variability.
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