What Is Obesity?
Obesity is defined as an excess adipose tissue and it is the most
pervasive, chronic disease that requires new strategies for medical treatment
and prevention. It is one of the leading causes of mortality in the United
States. The high prevalence of obesity continues to strain the health care
system in the US.
Causes Of Obesity
The most common causes of obesity are obesity are overeating and
physical inactivity. The body weight is the result of genetics, environment,
metabolism, behaviour and culture.
Overeating
It leads to weight gain, especially if the diet is high in fats or sugar
that have high energy density.
Genetics
A person is more likely to develop obesity if one or both parents are
obese since genetics affects the hormones involved in fat regulation.
A diet high in simple
carbohydrates
Carbohydrates increase the blood glucose levels, which in turn
stimulates the insulin released by the pancreas and this promotes the growth of
fat tissue and can lead to weight gain.
Frequency of Eating
Small frequent meals four to five times a day produces stable insulin
levels, whereas, large meals cause large spikes of insulin after meals.
Medications
Certain antidepressants, anticonvulsants and valproate, some diabetes
medications used to lower the blood sugar levels, most corticosteroids and
certain hormones are associated with weight gain. Some high blood pressure
medications and antihistamines are also the reason for weight gain.
Physical inactivity
Sedentary people burn fewer calories than people who are active. Hence
the physical inactivity strongly correlates with weight gain in both sexes.
Psychological Factors:
Emotions influence eating habits for some individuals as they eat
excessively due to sadness, boredom, anger or stress. Most overweight people
seek treatment for serious weight problems due to binge eating.
Diseases
Insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome and polycystic
ovary syndrome also contribute to obesity.
Social issues:
Social issues like lack of money to purchase healthy foods or lack of
safe places to exercise or walk can also increase the risk of obesity.
Health Risks For A Obese
Obesity is not a cosmetic consideration, but its harmful to an
individual’s health. Roughly, 112,000 deaths per year in the US are directly
related to obesity and most of the patients have a BMI of over 30. Life
expectancy is significantly reduced for the patients with a BMI of over 40. The
health risks for obesity includes developing a number of chronic diseases such
as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- Heart attack
- High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia
- Stroke or cerebrovascular accident or CVA
- Cancer
- High blood pressure or hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Gout and gouty arthritis
- Gallstones
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
Benefits Of Weight Loss
The benefits of weight loss include:
- Avoid type 2
diabetes or pre-diabetes
- Improved blood
glucose control
- Improved sleep
- Stay heart
healthy
- Improved energy
and vitality
- Improved
fertility
- Mobile and
pain-free joints
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Alfreda Upton is a health researcher and consultant. She has done her M.D from Harvard University of USA. She lives in NewYork. She is a famous medical consultant for beauty treatments and weight loss surgery.
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