Obesity Health Risks: Top 10 Things You Must Know
By Nikita Banerjee +2 more
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To a layman, obesity means merely someone who is very fat, and this must be so because they eat a lot, don’t exercise and so on. However, this is not always the case. Obesity is a health condition in which an individual has accumulated too much body fat, and this fat has adverse effects on their health.
If an individual’s weight is 20% higher than the normal range, then this person is ‘obese.’ Also, when checking the BMI or the body mass index, if the individual’s BMI is between 25 and 29.9, they are known to be overweight. But if one’s BMI is 30 or crosses this mark, they fall into the obese category.
BMI or the body mass index is a measurement, statistically derived by checking one’s weight and height. While it is an excellent way to estimate a healthy body weight, it does not let on the body fat percentage.
Further, the BMI can be misleading too.
While one may argue on many accounts of being overweight or obese, the truth is that obesity is a huge health risk and it increasingly has become a concern for us Indians. As per research, it is said that by 2025, India will have the second-largest obese population in the world, i.e., 17 million people in the obese category, second only to China. Even after knowing these statistics and being aware enough of the health conditions, Obesity is on the increase.
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Obesity health risks can be managed and to prevent this health condition, physical activity on a daily basis is a must.
Disclaimer: The information included at this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation
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