Introduction
When we notice we have gained a few pounds as we look in the mirror, we usually feel uncomfortable with the situation. Our first impulse is to find a magical and quick solution to the problem. We try to search for the "most effective" diets, or those which have the types of food we like. We even have friends who tell us "I followed this one and it worked like a charm!". As a result, we try everythingr. ofemed to render good results, we jump from one diet to the next without achieving anything and feeling even more frustrated for not getting the results we expect. Moreover, if we do see results, these are usually short lived.
We need to have verifiable and scientific knowledge about the complex development of obesity and overweight. It is important for us to know that if it were something easily eliminated, it wouldn't be an increasing, worldwide problem. Unfortunately, obesity is spreading throughout the world and it is becoming more and more resilient.
The way we eat is an extremely important factor when we begin fighting overweight. Thus, we need to know and to be careful when we try to use this "weapon" against it.
In this course, we will develop: the concept and etiology of obesity; how to evaluate the nutritional state objectively (and as a result, determine the degree of overweight and those risk we are exposed to); to determine individual nutritional needs; and finally, a specific chapter on feeding plans with different food alternatives to treat overweight and obesity.
