What are the Ways of Identifying Obesity
Even though there are no definite or rather scientific
symptoms to know whether you are having the problem of overweight and obesity
but there are two reliable methods that can provide you with a clear picture of
your body weight.
Since obesity can cause many complications therefore if you
feel that you are getting bulky then there are methods that can tell that
whether you have become an overweight or not.
Body Mass index
Body mass index (BMI) is a numerical value that is obtained
with the help of body weight and height. The values of BMIs are independent of family
tree, gender, race or even age. Since it is easy to calculate, therefore it is
the most use indicator to find the type of body weight.
Apart from BMI, there are some other parameters as well to find
out the excessive amount of adipose tissues in body.
Waist Circumference
The girth of waist is another factor to find the obesity of
a person. Waist circumference is often altered due to content of abdominal fat.
When abdominal fat gets in excess relative to the total body fats then it shows
that the person is possibly suffering from obesity. An average estimate
suggests that males with a waist of more than 40 inches and females with a
waist more than 35 inches fall in the category of overweight.
Consequences of being overweight and obese
Obesity doesn’t only distort your body shape but it can also
become a reason for many serious health problems such as cardiovascular
diseases and diabetes. Obese people also become vulnerable to different type of
cancers. Some of the diseases that are strongly related with obesity are given below.
Type 2 diabetes
80% of overweight people who are suffering from type 2
diabetes are obese and overweight. Even though there is no direct correlation
between obesity and diabetes but being overweight might change the behavior of
body cells to make them insulin resistant which result in high levels of blood
sugar.
High blood pressure
Obesity can lead to chronic high blood pressure because the
increased volume of the body requires heart to pump harder to circulate blood
throughout the body. Damaged kidneys due to excessive abdominal fat can also deregulate
the blood pressure.
Having constant blood pressure can result in deteriorated
state of heart and that can result in heart attacks, sudden cardiac failure and
angina.
Sudden weight loss: Causes
Having weight that is below the normal BMI levels is also
considered unhealthy. Normal weight fluctuations often happen but if you
experience 5% unintended weight loss in over six month then you should be
concerned. If this rapid weight loss is not caused by eating disorders then it
can be caused due to some health concerns such as:
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Developing of cancer
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Major depressive order
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Overactive or underactive thyroid gland
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Side effects of medicines
As the above information clearly indicates that both
extremities of body weight are dangerous for health therefore make sure that
you maintain your body weight in between.
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DR. JESSE A. STOFF is an internationally renowned physician with extensive credentials in clinical immunology and holistic medicine. A graduate of New York Medical College , he pursued extensive post-doctoral training including a fellow- ship at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital in London , England
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