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Chapter 3 MYTHS • FALLACIES & MISCONCEPTIONS
Obesity And Thyroids
WebMD says: Obesity is usually the result of overeating, but in a small percentage of people, excess weight
gain is a symptom of another disease. Medical causes of obesity can include:
Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces too little thyroid
hormone. Thyroid hormone regulates our metabolism. So, too little hormone slows the metabolism and can
cause weight gain. If your doctor suspects thyroid disease as a cause of your obesity, he or she may perform
blood tests to check your hormone levels.
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones at Northwestern University said: As far as thyroid conditions, the number of people
with thyroid problems averages about 16% of the population. And some thyroid conditions actually make you
lose weight.
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) says: An estimated 20 million Americans (6.3%) have some form of
thyroid disease.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases says: More than two-thirds (68.8
percent) of American adults are considered to be overweight or obese (68.8% = 206 million American adults).
IF Government & Medical Authorities Were Right - Why Did Obesity Rise So Rapidly Since 1975 ?
