The word ‘obese’ is derived from Latin word “obedere” which means to devour ( ob + edere means about + eat ). Obesity is the result of excessive eating. Obesity is the commonest effect of continued over consumption of calories. This blog post intends to explore preventive principles that could be applied to curb  the behavior that leads to excessive eating. Preventive principles could be different from principles used in the treatment of obesity. Prevention of excessive eating would be of value in the clinical management of obese patients but should not be viewed as a curative regime. Obese patients may … Continue reading FOOD AND SPIRITUALITY – PREVENTION OF OBESITY