obesity, its factors, complications and prevention

 

Obesity is large amount of body fat which causes medical complexities in our body such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, heart diseases etc.


FACTORS AFFECTING OBESITY

  • ·        Inheritance
  • ·        Environmental factors
  • ·        Physiological factors
  • ·        Unhealthy diet
  • ·        BMI containing value of 30 or higher
  • ·        Stress
  • ·        Lack of sleep
  • ·        Smoking


 

ISSUES DUE TO OBESITY

  • Ø Depression
  • Ø Shame and guilt
  • Ø Social isolation
  • Ø Lower work achievement
  • Ø Disability

COMPLICATIONS

  • ü Heart diseases
  • ü Diabetes
  • ü Cancers
  • ü Digestive problems
  • ü Sleeping disorders
  • ü Osteoarthiritis

  
 


HOW TO REDUCE OBESITY

  • *    Drink coffee and tea
  • *    Drink water before meals



  •            Eat slowly
  • *    Avoid fizzy drinks and fruit juices
  • *    Eat proteins, fruits and vegetables



  • *    Exercise regularly
  • *    Take proper sleep
  • *    Use smaller plate
  • *    Check your BMI                                        


  



 

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