austin journal of obesity & metabolic syndrome
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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