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There’s an increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide. About 1 in every 10 people are obese!
Obesity increases the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, osteoarthritis and chronic respiratory diseases.
Obesity increases the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, osteoarthritis and chronic respiratory diseases.
Obesity is measured using Body Mass Index. It is a person’s weight divided by the square of their height in metres (kg/m2).
Overweight is BMI between 25-29.9kg/m2
Obesity is BMI >30kg/m2
Overweight is BMI between 25-29.9kg/m2
Obesity is BMI >30kg/m2
There are many things that can cause obesity. Outlined are 4 major factors that contribute to increased risk of obesity:
1. Physical factors. Low physical activity.
2. Biological factor.
3. Sociocultural factor.
4. Economic factor.
1. Physical factors. Low physical activity.
2. Biological factor.
3. Sociocultural factor.
4. Economic factor.
How do you prevent obesity?
1. Exercise regularly. Do at least 150minutes of moderate-intensity exercises per week.
2. Maintain a healthy diet
. Reduce intake of saturated fat, refined sugar and salt; increase intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and enough water.
1. Exercise regularly
. Do at least 150minutes of moderate-intensity exercises per week.2. Maintain a healthy diet
. Reduce intake of saturated fat, refined sugar and salt; increase intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and enough water.
How you manage obesity?
You need the help of a dietitian to manage obesity, especially when it comes to lifestyle modifications.
Medications and bariatric surgery are other ways to manage obesity.
@Dietplans4u_ have a team of dietitians who are ready to help. Contact us today!
You need the help of a dietitian to manage obesity, especially when it comes to lifestyle modifications.
Medications and bariatric surgery are other ways to manage obesity.
@Dietplans4u_ have a team of dietitians who are ready to help. Contact us today!
