obesity

Can you have a normal BMI and yet still be obese? Do you have to keep track of the food you eat if you’re trying to change your diet? Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko answers these and more listener questions

There are some strange goings on in the weight loss arena, even stranger than before. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives an update and the lowdown on the latest in weight loss on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been recommended as a supplement for prenatal care. But a recent study has concluded that omega-3 supplementation might contribute to obesity in children when taken by the mother in the third trimester. Dr. Chet looks at the study on this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast

The latest numbers are out and we are a more robust country than ever before. 35% of the U.S. is now categorized as obese. Is there anything that can stem the tide? Dr. Chet Zelasko gives you his thoughts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.

The American Association of Pediatrics has new guidelines for treating childhood obesity. Today Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at what the guidelines really say on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

We talk to Jamie Bussel.

Keeping tabs on health trends impacting residents in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan Counties, Grand Valley State University has released its 2020…