Obesity (Overweight): Symptoms, Causes and treatment

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Obesity (Overweight)
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Obesity (Overweight)

• Obesity is a medical condition which refers to
  as accumulation of excess body fat. This
  condition is commonly seen across the globe and
  in different age groups. Obesity is responsible
  for causing many health problems such as heart
  disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Being
  a high level obese means you are vulnerable
  to health problems related to your weight.
  Obesity is behind a number of deaths due to heart
  ailments, diabetes and hypertension. An
  important thing to note is that even
  modest weight loss can improve or prevent the
  health problems associated with obesity. Starting
  with healthy eating, increased physical
  activity and behaviour changes can also help you
  lose weight. In some cases, medications
  or weight-loss surgery is beneficial.

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Common causes of obesity

• Although genes and hormones influence body
  weight, obesity occurs when you consume more
  calories than you burn through exercise and
  normal daily activities. The body stores excess
  calories as fat. Obesity usually results from a
  number of causes, includingIf you are inactive,
  you don't burn as many calories. With a lethargic
  lifestyle, you can easily consume more calories
  every day than you use through exercise.
• Having a high calorie diet full of fast food
  minus fruits and vegetables, skipping breakfast
  and taking high-calorie beverages all contribute
  to weight gain.
• A woman's weight necessarily increases
  during pregnancy. Some women find it difficult to
  shed weight after child birth.

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• This weight gain may contribute to the
  development of obesity in women.
• Too little sleep can disturb hormones which can
  increase your appetite. You may also indulge in
  foods high in calories and carbohydrates leading
  to weight gain.
• Some medications such as antidepressants, diabetes
  medications, beta blockers, corticosteroids can
  lead to weight gain if you don't compensate
  through diet or activity.

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Symptoms

• A case of obesity is confirmed when an
  individuals BMI (body mass index) is 30 or more.
  Body mass index is computed by dividing your
  weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters
  (m) square. Below is an indication of BMI and
  weight statusBMI            Weight
  statusBelow 18.5   Underweight18.5-24.9    
   Normal 25.0-29.9      Overweight 30.0-34.9    
  Class 1 Obese35.0-39.9     Class 2 Obese40.0  
           Class 3 Obese(Extreme)

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Symptoms
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• For many individuals, BMI is a logical
  calculation of body fat. However, BMI does not
  accurately measure body fat. So some people like
  athletes may not fall under the obese category
  even though their BMI is on the higher side. You
  can take assistance from a dietitian to solve
  this problem.

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Treatments

• The main objective of obesity treatment is to
  reach a healthy weight. You may require working
  with some health professionals to help you
  understand and make changes in your eating and
  activity habits. 
• Dietary Changes Minimizing calories and eating
  healthier are important to overcoming obesity. At
  the beginning, you may lose weight quickly, but
  steady weight loss over the long term is
  considered the safest way to lose weight. Say
  no crash diets, because they are not prudent
  enough to help you keep excess weight off for the
  long term.
• Exercise and physical activity One of
  the important treatments for obesity is increased
  physical activity or exercise. Many people are
  able to control their weight by simply walking,
  30 minutes daily.

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• But for obese people at least 150 minutes a week
  of moderate-intensity physical activity is
  recommended to prevent further weight gain. It is
  best to break exercise regime into several
  sessions throughout the day.
• Behavioural Changes A behaviour change program
  can help you make lifestyle changes and lose
  weight. Measures to take include examining your
  current habits to find out what factors, stresses
  or situations may have contributed to your
  obesity. Behaviour modification can include
  counselling from trained mental health
  professionals and support groups.
• Weight-Loss Surgery Also known as bariatric
  surgery, this option is open for individuals who
  have tried everything in the book to lose weight
  but have failed every time.

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• However, bariatric surgery can pose serious
  risks.
• You may always have to be vigilant about your
  weight. A combination of healthier diet and more
  activity in a practical and sustainable manner is
  the best way to lose weight and keep it off for
  the long term.

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