Obesity What is obesity? Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health. If a person's body weight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 you are considered overweight. If your BMI is 30 or over you are considered obese. This condition puts people at a higher risk for serious diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? The body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measurement derived from your height and weight. Although it is considered to be a useful way to estimate healthy body weight, it does not measure the percentage of body fat. The BMI measurement can sometimes be misleading - a muscleman may have a high BMI but have much less fat than an unfit person whose BMI is lower. However, in general, the BMI measurement can be a useful indicator for the 'average person'. Why do people become obese? Consuming too many calories. Leading a sedentary lifestyle Not sleeping enough Medications that make patients put on weight Obesity gene How to diagnose obesity? Lifestyle and behavior change: switch to better food choices and develop a healthy eating plan that works for you. A structured exercise plan and increased daily activity, up to 300 minutes a week those little changes help you to fight obesity. Medical weight loss: Medications are usually prescribed only if other methods of weight loss haven’t worked and if you have a BMI of 27 or more in addition to obesity-related health issues. Seek a doctor for help. Weight loss surgery: Weight loss surgery (commonly called “bariatric surgery”) requires a commitment from patients that they will change their lifestyle. These types of surgery work by limiting how much food you can comfortably eat or by preventing your body from absorbing food and calories. Sometimes they do both. #obesity #getfit #getridofobesity #fightfat #overallfitindia #overallfit #jaipur https://www.instagram.com/p/Boy4sG4HhKT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idmm6yxln9ea
