Weight Managment and Nutrition

Protein the Foundation of Life

By Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie | September 28, 2018

What is protein? Protein the first nutrient is made up of twenty amino acids similar to the pieces in a set of lego. All 20 amino acids are necessary to make different types of protein in the body such as muscle, hormones, enzymes. Amino acids are the building blocks of life. Our bodies make most…

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Obesity a Global Crisis

By Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie | September 3, 2018

All over the world people are getting more overweight and obese. Obesity is now an epidemic. The World Health Organization defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The American Medical Association classified it as a disease. More women than men are obese. Children are getting overweight and obese more…

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By admin | July 8, 2018

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Protein the Foundation of Life

By Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie | September 28, 2018

What is protein? Protein the first nutrient is made up of twenty amino acids similar to the pieces in a set of lego. All 20 amino acids are necessary to make different types of protein in the body such as muscle, hormones, enzymes. Amino acids are the building blocks of life. Our bodies make most…

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Obesity a Global Crisis

By Dr. Verna Brooks McKenzie | September 3, 2018

All over the world people are getting more overweight and obese. Obesity is now an epidemic. The World Health Organization defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The American Medical Association classified it as a disease. More women than men are obese. Children are getting overweight and obese more…

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Weight Management Articles Coming Soon

By admin | July 8, 2018

More Weight Management Articles are on the way. Check back soon or you can follow us on our Social Media.

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