{"id":61965,"date":"2012-01-03T17:28:08","date_gmt":"2012-01-03T22:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=61965"},"modified":"2012-01-03T17:28:08","modified_gmt":"2012-01-03T22:28:08","slug":"a-few-thoughts-on-the-fat-trap-by-tara-parker-pope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/a-few-thoughts-on-the-fat-trap-by-tara-parker-pope\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few Thoughts on The Fat Trap by Tara Parker-Pope"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"twoTara Parker-Pope may not a household name, but anyone writing about health news is sure to be familiar with author and columnist and editor of The New York Times<\/em> Well blog. Just in time for New Year, she took one the question of weight loss in a long-from article title “The Fat Trap<\/a><\/strong>,” published in The New York Times Magazine<\/em> this Sunday. Parker-Pope shifts through the research and combines it with personal interest to deliver a survey of the current understanding of the underlying genetics that cause obesity<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Much of the article focuses on the ways in which weight gain is caused by genetic and biological factors. This is not only important for understanding how to treat those who suffer from being over weight and obese not only physically, but also emotionally. As a society, we all too often see weight gain as a moral failing.<\/p>\n

“Many times even health professionals view individuals who are overweight as lazy and unable to follow through with strict dietary recommendations because they don’t have strong enough will-power,” says R.D. Kati Mora. “I think as more people begin to realize that its not simply a matter of will-power and that other factors are at play, we will approach weight loss in a more compassionate, caring way. This will hopefully help individuals struggling with weight feel more supported by their healthcare team and be more successful in the long run at implementing the recommendations they are given.”<\/p>\n

Another interesting point Parker-Pope makes is about implications of research showing that it is far more difficult to lose weight once it’s gained. She argues that from a public health standpoint, “research underscores the urgency of national efforts to get children to exercise and eat healthful foods.” It’s clear that those who become overweight as children are more likely to struggle with weight issues as adults, and as childhood obesity peaks<\/a><\/strong> the nation faces a serious health crisis. Much as research about the dangers of smoking lead to the substance’s regulation, one hopes that better understanding the mechanisms of obesity will help our society decided to better educate about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Report Urges Early Childhood Obesity Prevention with New Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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