Obesity
Obesity is the silent killer and it has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults overweight - at least 300 million of them clinically obese - and is a major contributor to the global burden of chronic disease and disability. The situation is worse in western countries.
Obesity and overweight can be defined as an accumulation of excess body fat, to an extent that may impair health. A crude population measure of excess fat is the body mass index (BMI), a person's weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in meters). WHO defines overweight as a BMI of 25 or more, and obesity as a BMI of 30 or more. These cut-off points can provide a reference for individual assessment.
There is also evidence that, on a population level, the risk of chronic disease increases progressively as average BMI increases above 21. A high body mass index is a major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes.
Facts
- Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese.
- Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer.
- The key causes are increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.
Main problem
The main problem of western societies is the increasing number of overweight and obese people. Their fast lifestyle is the culprit behind obesity. Fast foods and cold drinks have added more woes to their problem. Our lifestyles are different in respect to those ones of our grannies. Now we move less and eat more.
Summarizing we can say that man has 4 main problems:
- Less time for physical activity
- Stress
- No more homemade foods
- No social interactions
Keep these things in mind
To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:
- Controlling eating habits
- Regular exercise
- Avoiding the causes of weight gain
Exercise and medicine can do wonders for you
It is better to be active rather than suffer with tension and unhappiness. Follow a strict regime of exercises on a regular basis and a healthy diet schedule. Walking is the best exercise which you can do every morning and it can help you to lose weight.
There are many weight loss pills available in the market; you can use it to reduce weight quickly but don't forget to do your exercises. Always consult your doctor before taking any drugs. |
