OBESITY OBESITY Obesity may be define as excessive

OBESITY

OBESITY: Obesity may be define as excessive enlargement of the body’s total quantity of fat. There is no biological reason for men and women to get fatter as they grow older. But now a days, obesity has been called the main health problem of modern society. Childhood obesity is also becoming more prevalent. Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in most part of the world as Children are eating more and exercising less.

Cause of Obesity Simple equation…when you eat more than you use. . it is stored in your body as “fat”. – Causes • • • Global shift in how we eat Western diet of processed food Higher sugar, fat and calories in what we eat Less nutrients Reduced intake of vitamins and minerals Physical inactivity Heredity and genetics Social and economic factors Psychological factor.

What does obesity do to our bodies? With more people gaining too much weight. . there are health issues to consider – Cardiovascular disease – Diabetes – Musculoskeletal disorders – Cancers-endometrial, cervical and colon – Infertility – Gall bladder stones – Premature death and disability – Respiratory disease – Cancer

Prevention of obesity: It is well known that obesity is preventable. It is caused by eating more than we need…so how can we prevent obesity? – Each of us can…according to WHO • Have a balance of energy and healthy weight • Limit how much fat we eat…we need to eat some. . but not too much. • Increase fruits and vegetables • Limit sugars • Increase exercise to at least 30 -60 minutes per day on most days!