Obesity can be one of the most dangerous health problems increased very rapidly due to various factors associated with the most changes in lifestyle. Here is some basic information about obesity.
What is obesity?
Obesity is a condition in which the layer of fat accumulates in the body to the point where it a health risk. The human body is able to collect a little more fat, but if the accumulation of fat above the minimum, interfere with public health issues and become a major concern.
How do I know if I’m fat?
The simplest and most efficient way to find out if you are overweight is by checking the body mass index. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated by dividing a person with a weight or her height. The statistical standards of the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine overweight BMI of 25 or more for ’25, and someone with a BMI of 30 or more are as ‘bold’. But observed that chronic health risk from BMI values of 21 and continued to increase.
Are the risks associated with obesity?
In addition to causing physical harm, that person, obesity, as a springboard for various chronic diseases as well as become. Several medical problems that are initiated or aggravated by obesity, like diabetes, cancer, hypertension, abnormal blood lipids, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, fatty liver, gallbladder disease, fertility and pregnancy problems, in addition to physical discomfort and psychological distress.
What are the causes of obesity?
Poor nutrition, excessive fat and contains an excessive amount of calories, can obesity. A lifestyle without sufficient physical activity was also a major cause of obesity. People with unhealthy habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption (especially beer) and lack of physical activity also tend to get overweight. Pregnant women also tend to excessive weight, which can be difficult to remove them after birth and may cause excess weight gain. (more…)
