OBESITY

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.

It was traditionally defined as an increase in body weight that was greater than 20% of an individual’s ideal weight.

The metric BMI formula = Weight (KG) ÷ Height (Metres²)

Types

The obesity is categorised into below types by researchers

• Heavy drinking males
• Younger, healthy females
• Physically sick but happy elderly
• Affluent healthy, elderly
• Unhappy, anxious middle aged
• Poorest health

Causes of Obesity:

• Physical inactivity
• Over eating
• Genetics
• Frequency of eating
• Psychological factors
• Diseases such as Hypothyroidism, PCOD, Insulin resistance, Cushing’s syndrome
• Some type of medications

Symptoms:

Pain in areas like back of the body, joints etc,. Over weight, Farigue, Snoring, Breathlessness, Pot Belly, Increased sweating, depression, binge eating.

Risk Factors:

• Hypertension
• High Cholesterol levels
• Coronary Heart disease
• Stroke
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Gallbladder Disease
• Gout
• Osteo Arthritis
• Fatty Liver
• Diabetes – Type 2
• Sleep Apnea
• Sexual Health Issues
• Mental Health Conditions

Prevention

• Consume more good fat (HDL) – Coconut milk, Flax Seed, Almond, Chia seeds
• Eat more diuretic diet like gourds, fruits, cabbage, radish, Knoolkol, Carrot, Beetroot etc
• Take less processed / sugary food items
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Take plenty of dietary fiber
• Focus on eating low glycaemic index food items like Minor Millets (Ragi, Cumbu, Solam, Thinai, Varagu, Kudhiraivali), Red rice, Fish, Fruits (Papaya, Berries, Apple, Pear, Mango, Lime)
• Regular physical activities / exercise / yoga / meditation
• Reduce stress level through proper life style

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