Obesity ? how to Control it and factors that aggregate it

The BMI is a convenient rule of thumb used to broadly categorize a person as 

underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on tissue mass 

(muscle, fat, and bone) and height. Commonly accepted BMI ranges are

● underweight (under 18.5 kg/m2),

● normal weight (18.5 to 25), 

● overweight (25 to 30), and

● obese (over 30).

BMIs under 20 and over 25 have been associated with higher all-causes 

mortality, with the risk increasing with distance from the 20–25 range.

● Physical inactivity. Sedentary 

people burn fewer calories 

than people who are active.

● Overeating.

● Genetics. A person is more 

likely to develop obesity if one 

or both parents are obese. 

Genetics also affect hormones 

involved in fat regulation. For 

example, one genetic cause of 

obesity is leptin deficiency.

● A diet high in simple 

carbohydrates. Carbohydrates 

increase blood glucose levels, 

which in turn stimulate insulin 

release by the pancreas, and 

insulin promotes the growth of 

fat tissue and can cause weight 

gain.

● Frequency of eating.

Obesity has been linked to a 

number of health complications, 

some of which are 

life-threatening:

● type 2 diabetes

● heart disease

● high blood pressure

● certain cancers (breast, 

colon, and endometrial)

● stroke

● gallbladder disease

● fatty liver disease

● high cholesterol

● sleep apnea and other 

breathing problems

● arthritis

● infertility

Management Plan :

1. Life style Modifications:

Dietary changes:

● Cutting calories.

● Feeling full on less

● Making healthier choices

● Restricting certain foods.

● Meal replacements.

Exercise and activity:

● Exercise

● Keep moving 

Behavior changes :

● Counseling

● Support groups.