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Surely many times have you wondered why some people eat so much and grow so little and people who do not eat too much and grow a lot. A poor diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of rising obesity rates. However, some people are overweight for genetic components. Two persons of the same weight, height and patterns similar exercises can follow the same meal plan, but get completely different results. Experts offer several explanations for the effect of genes on weight:

• The “thrifty gene theory” is based on the fact that our ancestors had a genetic tendency to store fat efficiently when food was abundant.

• The specific genes, such as “fat mass and obesity gene” can be linked to obesity. These genes are related to the way the brain and nervous system controlling feeding and metabolism. Some are closely linked with body mass index.

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The diet of yogurt and fruit can lose two to three kilos in just three days, combining the yogurt with fruit and other foods.
The key to this diet is beneficial properties to the yogurt and fruit have on our bodies. Its benefits include a decrease in cholesterol, fat absorption, combat diarrhea, constipation and infections rebuilding the intestinal flora.

Operation of the Diet of yogurt and fruit
Should be taken daily to add yogurt and saccharin or a calorie-free sweetener.

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It is considered an obese pregnant woman who starts pregnancy at a mean overweight of 20% or more for your ideal theoretical weight. To consider an obese pregnant parameter is taken as an increase of more than 15 kilograms at the end of gestation.

Being either case, both are more likely to suffer complications during pregnancy. For example:

a) is seven times more likely to have hypertension.
b) have a much better chance of bleeding during childbirth.
c) is more likely to suffer from edema, swelling, etc..
d) Has more likely to have varicose veins.
e) prolonged labor (at a rate of 25%).
f) Cesarean section with complications (at a rate of 33%).
g) Diabetes after pregnancy at a rate of up to 40%.
h) Weight of newborn higher than normal.

Weight control for pregnant women suffering from obesity should be under strict medical supervision, since any deficiency or disorder in the calories in the diet, may adversely affect the baby and herself. The pregnant woman should not lose weight but to increase between 9 and 11 kilograms.