Obesity and its management in India.pptx

1. Obesity and Its Dietary Management
Niharika Dash Sarangi
DHA licensed dietician
Founder- Diet Delight with Niharika

2. Outline
• What is obesity?
• Types of obesity
• Harmfulness of obesity
• Causes of obesity
• How obesity can be treated by nutrition

3. What is obesity?
• An abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20 percent or more
over an individual's ideal body weight.

4. Types of
obesity

5. Based on BMI
• Class 1 Obesity: BMI between 30.0 and 34.9
• Class 2 Obesity: BMI between 35.0 and 39.9
• Class 3 Obesity (Severe Obesity): BMI 40.0 or higher

6. Based on distribution or pattern of fat
accumulation in the body.
• Android or Central Obesity
Also known as “apple-shaped” obesity, where fat accumulates
predominantly around the abdomen and upper body. This type of obesity is
commonly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases,
type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

8. • Gynoid or Peripheral Obesity:
Also referred to as “pear-shaped” obesity, characterized by fat
accumulation around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. While this type of
obesity may still pose health risks, it is generally considered to be less
harmful than central obesity

9. Harmfulness of Obesity

10. Use of BMI for measuring Obesity
• Body mass index (BMI) is defined as the
individual's body mass divided by the
square of his or her height.
• For Western Countries, the standard BMI
is above 30.

11. Causes of Obesity
• Type I- Primary Obesity is casued by
Genetic Factors
• Type-II- Secondary Obesity is caused by
a disruption in energy balance

12. Dietary Management of Obesity
• Caloric Deficit
• Balanced Diet
• Portion Control
• Limit Sugary and Processed Foods
• Increase Fiber Intake
• Stay Hydrated

13. • Mindful Eating
• Meal Planning and Preparation
• Regular Meals and Snacks
• Seek Professional Guidance

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