obesity

By mckinnalehua
  • First Gym Opened

    First Gym Opened

    The YMCA opened the first gym, thus promoting weight loss.
  • Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski Discovered roll of Pancreas in DIabetes

    Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski Discovered roll of Pancreas in DIabetes

    They removed the pancreas of dogs and found that it resulted in the dogs developing all the signs and symptoms of diabetes. The dogs died shortly after the pancreas removal.
  • Trans-Fat was Invented

    Trans-Fat was Invented

  • Trans-Fat was Put on Market

    Trans-Fat was Put on Market

    Trans-fat is largely associated with processed foods. Processed foods caused a jump in obesity due to the fatty-acid component that consists in them.
  • Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer Discovered Diabetes was Caused from Lack of Insulin

    Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer Discovered Diabetes was Caused from Lack of Insulin

  • Phentermine Became FDA Approved

    Phentermine Became FDA Approved

    This is a weight loss pill that is only healthy when used for short periods of time. It can cause heart failure.
  • First "Diet Pill" was Put on Market

    First "Diet Pill" was Put on Market

    This pill killed many people so it quickly became more and more restricted on the market until it was completely eradicated.
  • Fenfluamine Becomes FDA Approved

    Fenfluamine Becomes FDA Approved

    This pill was used to treat obesity. It was an appetite suppressant and is no longer marketed.
  • Gastric Baning Introduced

    Gastric Baning Introduced

    This is an adjustable band that goes around the upper part of a patients stomach. It aids to help those who are morbidly obese. It was invented by Wilkinson and Peloso.
  • First Gastric Bypass was Performed

    First Gastric Bypass was Performed

    This was a huge step toward opening surgical weight loss centers over the world. It was performed by Alan Whittgrove.
  • Michelle Obama Starts Healthy Lunch Plan

    Michelle Obama Starts Healthy Lunch Plan

    In an effort to reduce obesity, Michelle Obama used her status as first lady to promote healthy lunches is school cafeterias.