Empty stomach has guidelines of 30 minutes minimum (from eating) and 60 minutes or more is preferred: The instructions on some medicines state that they must be taken 'before food' or 'on an empty stomach'. Most of the medicines that must be taken on an empty stomach do not pass into the bloodstream very well if there is food in the stomach. The link is very helpful in understanding 'why' as well..
Fort Bend County Population and Races. As of 2010-2014, the total population of Fort Bend County is 632,946, which is 78.57% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 25.13% and is much higher than the national average rate of 11.61%.
The rapidly growing Houston area continues to rank the fourth largest metro area in the United States behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Not only is the population huge, but the area includes 10 counties covering some 900 square miles and spreads some 50 miles in each direction. (Read More about Fort Bend) Houston is a national and world center for the petroleum and petrochemical industry, but also shines as a general corporate center; local companies include Continental Airlines, Browning Ferris Industries, Waste Management, MinuteMaid (owned by Coca-Cola), and American General (insurance).