Obesity is a chronic disease in which there is excess fat in the body of the person. It is evident that the Body Mass Index (BMI) is an adult over 30. BMI is derived from height and weight of an individual. However, because the BMI does not distinguish between fat and lean tissue, another way to show whether a person is obese, although more complicated, is by the percentage of body fat (man with more than 25% fat body, woman over 30%).
This disease is caused by consumption than calories needed by the body and is determined by several factors:
- Genetic : According to studies of genetic information it affects 33% of the weight of a person.
- Lifestyle : The increase in sedentary lifestyle is one of the main reasons for the increase in obesity
The consequences of obesity on health are the result of an increase in fat mass, such as arthritis or sleep apnea, or an increase in the number of fat cells as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Also, obesity increases mortality.
To treat obesity, weight reduction is one of the objectives but is not the first step. It is important to first work on those psychological factors associated with the disease, such as anxiety, insecurity, and erroneous beliefs about weight and food. The goal of treatment is not aesthetic, but is based on improving the quality of life, and consequently, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health related problems.
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