FACTS ON OBESITY UNVEILED

The health issue of obesity is in its peak during this our generation as youths as young as three years are even getting obese…Take a look at him…..

 

Obesity, medical condition characterized by storage of excess body fat, as defined by Encarta. Today, obesity is taken as a sign of ‘GOOD LIVING’, join me in knowing the truth behind obesity.

Yes, Fat is critically needed for good health since it is a good source of energy, most especially when the body lacks the energy to sustain life processes. Fat also provides insulation and protection for internal organs. Fat is stored naturally under the skin and around the organs and joints…..BUT, its accumulation in the body in excess can lead to a variety of health problems, like Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary heart disease, Stroke, Arthritis and some form of cancer….So BEWARE…..

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States nearly 31 percent of the population is obese, up from 13 percent in 1960. From 1980 to 2000 obesity among American adults doubled, and the number of obese children and teenagers nearly tripled. Public health officials are concerned that obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. The health problems resulting from obesity could reverse many of the health gains achieved in the United States in recent decades. (Encarta, 2009).

Some causes of Obesity includes;

1.  Biological factors
2.  Genetics
3.  Lifestyle
4.  Social factors

My advice on possible treatments for obesity..

Diets

Exercise

Behavior modification

Weight-loss medication

Surgery