Warning: Is being overweight so dangerous?

Losing weight is as easy as gaining weight and it is very difficult. Excess weight can turn into obesity. This obesity causes many deadly diseases. Accumulated fat in the abdomen, hips, thighs, and other parts of the body can make you obese. In other words, sitting for long periods and eating too much can lead to the accumulation of fat in the body. Not only does it increase your weight, but this increased weight can also damage your internal organs. Obesity can cause many diseases including high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. It also makes you die faster. According to the World health Organization, overweight and obesity are uncommon, increasing cholesterol. It increases the risk of many diseases. A body mass index (BMI) above 25 means you are overweight. More than 4 million people worldwide die from obesity every year. What kind of diseases does obesity lead to?
Type 2 diabetes:
According to the National heart Institute, people with type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar levels. Research shows that 8 out of every 10 people with type 2 diabetes are obese. Apart from diabetes, they suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney problems, eye problems, etc. Losing 5 to 7 kg of body weight is very important if you are suffering from diabetes. Also, exercise regularly and keep your body in shape.
Muscle pain:
As we age, body fat begins to accumulate. Due to the increase in obesity, many physical problems have to be faced. Obesity causes problems like pain, stiffness, and cramps in body parts. Obesity causes mild pain in the hips, knees, legs, and arms. Also, standing for long periods causes pain in the spine. As obesity increases, more body weight is placed on the feet and knees. This causes pain. For this, it is necessary to increase flexibility in the body.

Complications during pregnancy:
Being overweight can cause many problems during pregnancy. Obese pregnant women are at increased risk of developing gestational diabetes. Preeclampsia is a cause of high blood pressure during pregnancy. It affects both mother and baby. Due to this, C-section delivery is indicated for the pregnant woman. At the same time, this problem takes time to subside even after delivery.

According to the World health Organization, how to control overweight and obesity?

According to the World health Organization, calories and sugar should be reduced to reduce overweight and obesity. Also eat seasonal fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts. These are low in calories. It helps in our physical growth and mental development. It also helps in reducing obesity. Exercise can also reduce obesity. Be physically active for this. Children should exercise at least 60 minutes per week. Also, breastfeeding up to 6 months of age protects children from obesity.

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Sowmiya Sriram

16/05/2023 10:54 PM