Obesity
The causes of obesity are complex and include factors such as genetics and behavior. Behaviors include physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet, medication use, etc. The WHO reports that obesity has almost tripled in the last 40 years. You are wrong to think that obesity is not a serious problem. It is one of the top causes of death in the world. Continue reading to learn more about obesity.
What are the early symptoms of obesity?
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Backache
- Snoring
- Sweating more than normal
- Skin disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Back and joint pain
- Fatigue
Fat accumulation around the waist is a common problem.
Types and causes of obesity
- Obesity is a common problem. It's caused by bad eating habits and sugar.
- Stress-induced obesity: This type is characterized by depression, anxiety and stress.
- Gluten obesity: This is a type of obesity that occurs in men and women with hormonal imbalances.
- Metabolic obesity is when people with swollen abdomens accumulate fat in the middle of their body. This type of obesity can be dangerous, as it can affect organs and cause breathing problems.
- Venous obesity: This form of obesity is most common in people with swollen legs.
Obesity causes
Obesity is caused by an imbalance in calories consumed and calories expended. There are also other causes, such as
- Inactivity
- Change of modes of transport
- Urbanization is increasing
- Change in diet
- Environmental and social changes
- Genetics
Does genetics have a role to play in obesity?
The response of people to an environment which promotes inactivity may indicate that genes play a role. However, this is not supported by enough evidence because genetic changes occur in human populations at a very low rate. Genetic variations may increase hunger, which could contribute to obesity.
It is rare to see a clear pattern of inherited weight gain caused by a particular variant of one gene (monogenic obesity), but complex interactions between multiple genes and environmental factors can be quite common (multifactorial).
Obesity and its Consequences
Weight gain can cause a number of non-communicable illnesses, including:
- Cancers (including breast cancer, prostate, liver, kidney, and endometrial cancers)
- Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints.
- Heart disease (including stroke)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Death
- High blood pressure
- Depression and anxiety
- High or low cholesterol
Treatment of obesity
Obesity is treated by adopting weight loss techniques, becoming more active, taking medications, using weight loss devices or bariatric surgeries.
A balanced diet can be created by combining fresh fruits with green leafy vegetables.
Programs for weight-management:In programs for weight management, professionals create a plan tailored to you and assist you in implementing it. This plan will include a diet low in calories and a schedule of workout sessions.
Weight Loss Medicines:Medicines prescribed to you by a doctor work in different ways. For example, some medications may reduce the desire to eat while others might prevent your body from absorbing fat.
Fasting intermittently: This is another method of weight loss. This technique involves alternate-day, periodic, and daily time-restricted eating.
Weight Loss Devices:Weight-loss devices are relatively new and there is little data on their effectiveness. Your doctor may recommend weight loss devices to you if you have tried all other methods and still cannot lose weight.
- Electrical stimulation device: This system is placed inside the abdomen and blocks nerve activity between stomach and brain.
- Gastric Balloon System: A doctor inserts one or two balloons into the stomach using a tube inside the mouth. The balloons are filled with saltwater by the surgeon to make them take up more room in the stomach. This makes the patient feel fuller.
- The gastric emptying system is Using a pump to drain a portion of food from the stomach following a meal. This device has a tube from the inside to the outside of your stomach. 30 minutes after you eat, the pump drains the food through the tube into the toilet.
Bariatric Surgery:This type of surgery involves a number of different operations to help you lose weight. It also affects your digestive system. Bariatric surgery has been shown to cure obesity-related medical conditions like type 2 diabetics or sleep disorders.
Quick tips and home remedies to treat obesity
- Eat enough protein
- Consume whole foods that contain only one ingredient
- Avoid packaged and processed foods
- Drink enough water
- Coffee (unsweetened).
- Eat more fibre rich foods
- Avoid liquid calories
- Intermittently fast
- Green tea (without sugar)
- Fruits and vegetables: Eat more of them
- Once in a while, count calories
- Low-carbohydrate diets are a great option
- Slow down and eat more.
- Coconut oil can be used to replace some of the fat in your diet
- Add eggs to your diet
- Brush your teeth after eating
- Use smaller plates
- Reduce your sugar intake
- Limit your consumption of refined carbohydrates
- Stock up on healthy snacks and foods
What is BMI?
The BMI is calculated from the height and weight of an individual. BMI is the best way to measure obesity. BMI can be calculated using the formula = kg/m2, in which kg is a person’s weight in kilograms, and m2 their height in meters squared.
A person who has a BMI of 18.5 or less is considered underweight.
A person with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered to be a healthy weight.
A person who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is overweight.
According to WHO obesity is defined as a BMI of greater than 30.
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