Obesity Cause Of Effect

 

Obesity Manage Weight Strategies 

Obesity is the excessive acclimation of body fat usually caused by eating more calories than the body can use.  The excessive calories are stored as fat known as adipose tissue composed of mainly fat cells found under the skin.  Obesity was traditionally defined as an increase of body weight greater than 20 percent. According to the latest statistics from the third National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey 97 million Americans are Obese or overweight.  Excessive weight is often accompanied by high blood pressure and high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and other health problems.  The total health costs attributable to obesity approach 100 billion annually in the United States.  An estimated 97 million are obese or overweight, a condition that significantly raises their risk of mortality from hypertension. Stroke, gallbladder disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dislipidemia, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, endometrial heart and cancer. 

High body weight is associated with an increase with all causes of mortality 2024.  Obese people may also suffer from social stigmatization and discrimination. Obesity poses a major public health challenge for Americans in the United States that may be preventable by eating a sensible healthy diet plan and participating in regular exercise.  BMI calculators can be used to determine body Mass Index corresponding weight status, a measurement of a person's leanness based on height and weight. This is the World's Health Organization (WHO) recommended body weight based on BMI values for adults to classify weight status. BMI table range for adults is moderate  thinness 16-17 kg/m, mild thinness 17-18.5 kg/m, normal 18.5-25 kg/m, overweight 25-30 kg/m, Obese class l 30-35 kg/m, Obese class ll 36-40 kg/m, Obese class lll >40. Unhealthy diet high in calories, unhealthy fats, refined grains, low consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins contribute to weight gain.

Eating a diet packed with plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins including fish, beef, chicken, nuts, seeds and healthy monounsaturated fats will help reduce body weight.  Living a sedentary lifestyle characterized by prolonged periods of inactivity can result in several negative effects on both mental and physical health leading to weight gain and obesity.  Sitting for long periods of time is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease affecting millions of people each year.  Inactivity can impair the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels leading to gaining weight.  Insulin and glucagon work together to regulate blood sugar levels and ensure your body has a constant supply of energy  Insulin and glucagon are hormones that help regulate the levels of blood glucose in your body that comes from the food you consume then moves through your bloodstream to help fuel your body.   Prolonged sitting can cause musculoskeletal problems leading to back pain, and stiffness. 

There is a strong link between sedentary behavior and the increased risk of mental disorders leading to depression and anxiety.  Prolonged inactivity can negatively impact the brain health and cognitive functions influencing wellbeing.  According to the National Center of Biotechnology, data suggests that aerobic fitness enhances cognitive strategies enabling one to respond effectively to an imposed challenge with better yield in task performance.  Walking once per day for 30 to 60 minutes can have a significant improvement on aerobic fitness, improving your health in more ways than you expect.  Walking is a fantastic low impact cardio exercise that can improve your physical and mental wellbeing helping you with a wide range of wellness goals including losing weight, reducing stress and sleeping well.  Addressing obesity involves a combination of lifestyle changes like dietary modifications, eating a balanced diet with the focus of consuming plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats in effort to manage weight.  A new obesity breakthrough secret is all you need to shed countless pounds, stay healthy and add many years to your life. 

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Patricia Lynn 

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