Obesity is a condition of excessive accumulation of body fat to the point that it has adverse effects on health. People with body mass index (BMI) more than 30% are considered as obese. Indians are turning obese at an alarming rate and obesity has spiked epidemic levels in India.
The causes of obesity are:
- Lack of exercise and low level of physical activity.
- Irregular and improper eating habits. Eating a lot of junk food, high calorie food, that too, at wrong timings.
- Emotional factors like stress and depression.
- Hormonal imbalances and disorders like polycystic ovarian disease.
- Genetic disorders.
The symptoms of obesity are:
- Low energy levels
- Shortness of breath
- Disinterest in physical activities
- Pain in the back and joints.
Obesity can lead to:
- Gout
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Heart diseases
- Sleep apnea – Breathing problems while sleeping
- Arthritis
- High cholesterol levels
Obesity can be dealt with by taking following steps:
- Eat less and exercise more
- Adapt to healthy food and eating habits
- Avoid sedentary life; incorporate some physical activity in the daily routine
- Treatment of medical conditions responsible for obesity like hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovarian disease, and depression
- Surgeries like liposuction
So ascertain your ideal weight as per Body Mass Index, and start working towards achieving it.
