Over weight , one of the major health risk
factor is becoming a problem all over the world .It is a common
nutritional disorder of energy balance characterized by excess
body fat. Every one require body fat for stored energy, heat
insulation, shock absorption and other important functions.
As a rule women have more fat than men. Men and women weighing
20% and 30% more than conventional "ideal weight"
respectively are considered to be obese. Determining a person's
body fat is tricky as fat is not evenly distributed all over
the body in all the people however, two widely used measurements
are weight-for-height tables and body mass index .These methods
can be used as guide line since they have some limitations.
BMI-Body Mass Index is a mathematical formula
that takes into account person's height and weight.BMI- weight
in Kg divided by height in meter squire.If the BMI index is
above 30, it is a sign of mild to moderate obesity
Women collect fat in their hips and back( buttocks )giving
their figures a pear shape ; on the other hand men usually
build up more fat on their bellies giving them more of an
apple shape or pot shape (pot belly) People who collect fat
in their abdomen is likely to develop several health problem
associated with obesity. As the age advances metabolic rate
is reduced; hence the body is unable to digest the excess
calories and they are converted into fat and accumulated on
the abdominal layers. After the child birth in the first month
itself fat accumulation begins in several women, which may
lead to pot belly in the absence of proper exercise.
Waist to Hip ratio (waist measurement in
inches divided by hip measurement in inches) is important
for women and if the index exceeds 0.8 such women are prone
to more health hazards.
Obesity occurs when a person's calorie intake exceeds the
amount of energy he or she burns. Genetic factor-heredity,;
Environmental factors-life style ( low activity, food habits)
Psychological factors-boredom, sadness, anger;, Rare illness-hypo
thyroidism, depression, nuerolgical problems are some of the
major contributory factors for obesity.
Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. It is often linked
with serious medical conditions including diabetes, high blood
pressure, heart disease and stroke. gall stones osteo arthritis
(knee or hip joint problem) breathing difficulties etc., premature
death is also more common in over weight individuals.
In order to reduce weight ,acceleration of
body metabolic rate to burn more calories ,reduction in calories
intake through proper diet, exercise, behavior modification,
are essential. Weight reduction should be gradual as crash
programmes can lead to muscular weakness in several individuals.
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diabetes, high blood pressure , etc
