Obesity

Examples of Deficiency Diseases

• Obesity occurs when the intake of energy (food calories) is more than the requirement by the body.
• Such people are said to be obese and their condition is said to be ?Obesity?.
• Obese people have high BMI (Body Mass Index). Their BMI is usually 30 or more than 30.
• (BMI) Body Mass Index is the statistical measurement derived by dividing the subject?s mass by the square of his or her height.
• It is expressed in Kilogram per square meter.

More About Obesity

• Obesity increases the chances of getting various diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, hypertension (high B.P).
• Obesity may be caused due to the factors like
  - Hereditary
  - Overeating high calorie diet
  - Staying physically inactive or Sedentary lifestyle.
  - Hormonal imbalance
  - Lack of sleep
  - Medications that enchance to put on weight
  • Much of the experiments are being carried out to resolve the problem and finding out solution for this Obesity.
  • However following has been advised to prevent or keep a check on the Obesity
  • - Calorie rich foods such as junk food, fried foods, animal fats, sweets and alcohol should be avoided to prevent obesity.
  • - Regular physical exercise
    - Dieting or having a balanced diet
    - Prescribed medicines for losing weight
    - Surgical methods for weight loss such as bariatric surgery
    - Regular measure BMI

  Question related to Obesity:

  1) Which of the following is not responsible for obesity?

  • a) Hormonal imbalance
    b) Hereditary
    c) Balanced diet
    d) Calorie rich diet
  Solution. (c) Balanced diet prevents Obesity.

  2) The BMI is related to Obesity.

  • a) True
    b) False
    Solution: (a) If the BMI is 30 or over, the person is considered as Obese.
  
  Related words: obese | dieting | hypertension | Body Mass Index | BMI | Bariatric surgery