What is Obesity? How to control it ? Its risk factors

Obesity:

Overweight and obesity are

defined as abnormal or

excessive fat accumulation that

presents a risk to health.

BMI !!

The BMI is a convenient rule of thumb used to broadly categorize a person as

underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on tissue mass

(muscle, fat, and bone) and height. Commonly accepted BMI ranges are

● underweight (under 18.5 kg/m2),

● normal weight (18.5 to 25),

● overweight (25 to 30), and

● obese (over 30).

BMIs under 20 and over 25 have been associated with higher all-causes

mortality, with the risk increasing with distance from the 20–25 range.

Causes of Obesity :

● Physical inactivity. Sedentary

people burn fewer calories

than people who are active.

● Overeating.

● Genetics. A person is more

likely to develop obesity if one

or both parents are obese.

Genetics also affect hormones

involved in fat regulation. For

example, one genetic cause of

obesity is leptin deficiency.

● A diet high in simple

carbohydrates. Carbohydrates

increase blood glucose levels,

which in turn stimulate insulin

release by the pancreas, and

insulin promotes the growth of

fat tissue and can cause weight

gain.

● Frequency of eating.

Complications :

Obesity has been linked to a

number of health complications,

some of which are

life-threatening:

● type 2 diabetes

● heart disease

● high blood pressure

● certain cancers (breast,

colon, and endometrial)

● stroke

● gallbladder disease

● fatty liver disease

● high cholesterol

● sleep apnea and other

breathing problems

● arthritis

● infertility

Management Plan :

1. Life style Modifications:

Dietary changes:

● Cutting calories.

● Feeling full on less

● Making healthier choices

● Restricting certain foods.

● Meal replacements.

Exercise android activity:

● Exercise

● Keep moving

Behavior changes :

● Counseling

● Support groups.