3. Obesity:
Obesity is a medical condition that
occurs when a person carries excess
weight or body fat that might affect
their health. A doctor will usually
suggest that a person has obesity if they
have a high body mass index.(BMI)
4. BMI(Body Mass Index)
Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that
doctors use to assess if a person is at an
appropriate weight for their age , and
height. The measurement combines
height and weight.
A BMI between 25 and 29.9 indicates that
a person is carrying excess weight. A BMI
of 30 or over suggests that a person may
have obesity.
5.
6. Causes:
Genetics. ...
Overeating. ...
A diet high in simple carbohydrates. ...
Frequency of eating. ...
Physical inactivity. ...
Medications. ...
Psychological factors. ...
7. Health Risk:
Heart disease and stroke
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Some cancers
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Breathing problems
8. Prevention :
Exercise regularly. You need to get 150
to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity
activity a week to prevent weight gain…
Follow a healthy eating plan....
Know and avoid the food traps that
cause you to eat....
Monitor your weight regularly....
Be consistent.
9.
10. Weight loss:
Weight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in
body weight resulting from either
voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary
(illness) circumstances. Most instances of
weight loss arise due to the loss of body
fat, but in cases of extreme or severe
weight loss, protein and other
substances in the body can also be
depleted.
11. Successful Weight Loss:
diet and exercise
Diet: limited caloric intake (source of
calories is unimportant)
Exercise: increase physical activity
12. Exercise and Weight Loss
Exercise may be most critical to help
maintain weight loss
Exercise helps to maintain muscle mass
and metabolic rate
13. Rapid Weight Loss / Low
Calorie Diets
= weight loss greater than 1-2 pounds
per week.
Where does the weight loss come from?
Water loss, Muscle loss, etc.
