OBESITY Consequences and Counteraction Prepared For: Mr. Syed Munir Khasru Professor Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka Prepared By: Group-9 Mahbub Rahman Nafee (Roll: ZR-05) Md. Farhanuzzaman (Roll: ZR-13) S.M. Samau Nus Shafa (Roll: ZR-25) Rehnuma Sabrin Arpy (Roll: RH-49) Zuhaier Zahin Anwar (Roll: ZR-56)
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OBESITYConsequences and Counteraction
Prepared For:
Mr. Syed Munir KhasruProfessorInstitute of Business AdministrationUniversity of Dhaka
Prepared By: Group-9Mahbub Rahman Nafee (Roll: ZR-05)Md. Farhanuzzaman (Roll: ZR-13)S.M. Samau Nus Shafa (Roll: ZR-25)Rehnuma Sabrin Arpy (Roll: RH-49)Zuhaier Zahin Anwar (Roll: ZR-56)
Who are considered to be Obese?
Effects of Obesity:
Counteraction
Use the Body Mass Index (BMI) function
It uses a combination of one’s weight and height
BMI of 25-30: Overweight,BMI > 30 : Obese
2 Billion (about 30%) of the world’s population are now overweight and obese
Who are obese?
The highest rates being around the Middle East, North Africa and the U.S.
Obesity can lead to a plethora of diseases and physical stress
Physical Implications
Debilitates Reproductive and Respiratory functions
Complex changes in Hormones and Metabolism
Reduces Quality and Length of life
Raises Healthcare and other costs
Mechanical stress of simply moving around
Other health costs
Maybe seen as a Social Outcast
Indecent Name Calling
Social Handicap
Culture has an Undeniable Bias against obese people
Discrimination
Food Addiction or Overeating
Cognitive Aging
Stress and Anxiety
Loss of Energy and Joy for Life
Mental Hazards
Obesity and Depression Links:
Obesity causes DepressionObesity leads to:
• Poor self Image• Low Self-Esteem• Ostracism• Discrimination
Depression causes ObesityDepression leading to poor food choices, overeating and less exercise
Obesity
Depression
The Vicious Cycle
Upward Trend in the Obese Population
Losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of body weight
offers meaningful health benefits
Regular Physical Activity Participating in Extra-curricular activities Doing less Sedentary work Shifting to a Better Diet
Prevention is better: Starting from an Early age
Bring about Cultural change
Recognize the Obese as Individuals
Try to promote healthy and physical activities rather
than discriminating
Change behavior and habits bit by bit
Consult a Doctor
Thank You!
Questions?
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