Austin Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

OBESITY AND DISORDERS

OBESITY IS A MEDICAL CONDITION OR A DISORDER WHICH INVOLVES EXCESSIVE BODY FAT THAT CAUSES MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.

BMI?BMI is “Body Mass Index” is a measure ofbody fat based on the weight and height of an individual.

BMI is given as : BMI= WEIGHT(KG) HEIGHT(M2)

BMI INDICATION TABLE BMI (FROM)

BMI (UPTO) CLASSIFICATION

0 18.5 UNDER WEIGHT

18.5 25.0 NORMAL WEIGHT

25.0 30.0 OVER WEIGHT

30.0 35.0 CLASS I OBESITY

35.0 40.0 CLASS II OBESITY

40.0 MORE CLASS III OBESITY

VARIOUS DISORDERS DUE TO OBESITY

DiabetesHeart disordersHypertension Cancer Gout Sleep Apnea Kidney diseasesGall bladder diseases

HOW TO AVOID OBESITY? Avoid eating junk foods and foods containing

excessive fat Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol Regular physical exercise Taking healthier diet like fresh fruits and

vegetables Avoid intake of drugs Frequent weight checkup Drink plenty of water instead of beverages