What is obesity?

A person whose weight is higher than what is considered as a normal weight adjusted for height is described as being overweight or having obesity.

Using Body Mass Index (BMI) & Waist Circumference to Estimate Overweight and Obesity.

BMI is the tool most commonly used to estimate and screen for overweight and obesity in adults and children. BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. According to CDC (Centre for Disease Control & Prevention), people with BMI equal to or more than 30.0 are considered obese.

Waist circumference of 90 cm (men) and 80 cm (women) signals abdominal (central) obesity.

Causes and Health Consequences of Overweight and Obesity

Factors that may contribute to weight gain among adults and youth includes

• Genetic causes
• Eating habits
• Physical inactivity
• TV, computer, phone, and other screen time
• Sleep habits
• Medical conditions or medications Etc

Did You Know?

Human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.

Overweight and obesity are risk factors for several health problems including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems, and gallstones etc.

Monitor your weight

The easiest way to keep your weight in check is to keep a check on it.

• Weighing yourself on a scale fortnightly or monthly
• Finding the fit of your clothes tighter, or your daily activities tiring you out more than usual should be a cause for concern
• Family history of obesity, blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes should keep you more vigilant
• Weak metabolism is an important reason for weight gain. So find ways to boost your metabolism by
• Eating small meals through the day
• Exercising at least 30-45 minutes a day and maintaining an active lifestyle

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