Obesity | Causes | Foods included | Foods avoided | Control | Problems |
Being overweight is one of the most common health problems of today. A Body mass index(BMI) of more than 25 is known as overweight and above 30 are known as obese.
CAUSES OF OBESITY:
- Invariably, eating too much food and exercising too little are the key factors for obesity.
- Obesity also runs in families. Also, Parents who eat more tend to feed their children more
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED :
High calorie foods:
- candies,
- pastries,
- fatty meats,
- potato chips and
- alcohol
FOODS TO BE INCLUDED:
- Fresh fruits
- Vegetables
- Fish
- Skinless poultry
- Complex carbohydrates: Rice, Legumes, Pasta, Whole grains
CONTROLLING OBESITY:
- Limiting calories:A diet providing 2000 calories for man and 1500 calories for woman is a reasonable approach.
- Moderate exercise: Exercising along with proper diet may help in reducing 0.-1kg a week.
- Watch empty calories: Empty calorie foods like sugary desserts, high-fat, high-sodium, salty snacks are to be avoided.
- Maintaining proper portion control.
PROBLEMS OF OBESITY :
Obesity can cause physical problems like
- Shortness of breath,
- difficulty moving around,
- making it difficult to enjoy a normal life.
Obese people have increased risk
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Coronary artery diseases
- Diabetes