Obesity is a medical condition in which a massive amount of fat accumulates to such an extent that it has a detrimental effect on health. Generally people with obesity are more likely to develop conditions like type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancers, and musculo-skeletal disorders. In fact, obesity damages almost every aspect of human health, from reducing life expectancy and contributing to long term health problems (chronic disease) to impairing social interactions, breathing performance, mental health caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment and behavior, means obesity evaluate the risk of several serious heath problems and diseases. In some cases medical intervention, such as medication or surgery (bariatric surgery) is a one of the type of surgery which works by reducing the amount of calories and fat you can consume in a single meal bariatric surgery is usually irreversible and includes procedure of gastric bypass, may be necessary.
What is BMI and why it is important and how it is calculated?
BMI (Body Mass Index) is correlates to body fat but does not diagnose health, usually used to measures the ratio of height and weight to estimate body fat. Generally, a BMI of 30 or above indicates obesity.
It is important to calculate BMI of your body so you can differentiate your body between underweight, normal weight and overweight and as an obese. As right/ ideal amount of body fat protects organs, helps vitamins and minerals get into the body, and provide energy. While high/ unsuited amount of body fat may lead you to heart diseases, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Formula for calculating BMI in imperial and metric system is:
For Imperial system:
BMI = 703 x weight (in pounds)/ Height 2 (in inches)
For metric system:
BMI = weight (in kilograms)/ Height 2 (in meters)
According to World Health Organization (WHO) following are the classifications of BMI (Body Mass Index) is:
People having BMI less than 18.5 are regarded as Underweight.
People having BMI 18.5 to 24.9 are regarded as Normal weight.
People having BMI 25 to 29.9 are regarded as overweight.
And people with the following BMI classes comes under obesity.
BMI : 30 to 34.9 (moderate)
BMI : 35 to 39.9 (severe)
BMI : 40 to > 40 (morbid)
How to manage and reduce obesity?
In order to manage and reduce obesity, it is important to take a holistic approach that includes healthy eating, regular physical activity and lifestyle improvements such as diet and exercise and healthy living habits. The goal is to prevent and reduce the excess body weight and promote overall health. Some general strategies for addressing obesity include:
1. Talk to a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making any changes They can provide you with personalized recommendation based on your health condition and needs.
2. Consume a balance diet with plenty of vegetables, proteins, healthy fats and fruits.
3. Limit portion sizes to prevent overeating.
4. doing exercise regularly including aerobic exercise and strength training.
5. Get enough sleep.
6. Manage stress with relaxation techniques, mindfulness, yoga, or activities that you enjoy the most.
7. Be aware of emotional eating and create alternative coping strategies.
8. Make weight loss goals that are attainable and realistic, a small incremental changes are often more effective than drastic changes.
9. Make behavioral changes by identifying and addressing unhealthy eating habits and triggers that lead to overeating.
10. Consider seeking professional support, in some cases for severe obesity you may need to consider medical interventions such as prescription medications and bariatric surgery, these majors should be taken under the supervision of a health care professionals.
11. Ask friends, family, support groups for help with motivation.
Remember that individual reactions to weight loss strategies may vary and it is important to focus on your overall health rather than just the number on your scale.
Obese vs Overweight:
Both the term refers to an overweight body , but obesity is a more severe condition. BMI is a widely used measure, but it has limitations. Other factors such as body composition, fat distribution and general health should be taken into account when evaluating an individuals weight. Consultation with a health care professional is recommended for a more thorough assessment.
When we consume or eaten too much calories over a long period of time, it causes overweight and obesity. It may also known as imbalance of energy, which when happens when your overall energy intake of calories is less than your total energy expenditure that is the energy used for eating, moving, and breathing and so many other physical activities.
Food containing (nutrients)------uses by the body-----create and store energy----- carbohydrates, sugar, protein, fat-----converted into energy-----act as a fuel for daily activities of life or sugar-----stored in the form of glycogen------in liver, muscles------for using it later. in fatty tissues, fats-------stored-----as fatty tissues.
Generally, overweight refers a body weight that is higher or greater than normal or weight that is approximately near to normal or healthy weight for a given height. An individual having BMI of between 25 to 29.9 is classified as overweight.
Summary:
Obesity is a global health issue that affecting a greater portion of the world's population, it is also a growing concern for children, as it can have long term effects on their health. There are a various factors that are causing the obesity including, sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, factors from the environment. Obesity also has economic implications, as it can lead to higher healthcare cost, decreased productivity, and increased burden on health care system. Most of the people may also be genetically predisposed to obesity.
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