Monday, February 23, 2009

Obesity


Obesity

Obesity is affecting adults and children in the world.

BMI = weight(kg) / height (m2)

BMI of 30 or greater is categorized under obese.

Food consumption in developing and industrialized countries is increasing every year.

Causes of Obesity

1. Overeating

2. Sedentary lifestyle

3. Physiological factor

4. Genetic

5. Smoking

6. Medication and drug

7. Environment factor: fast food, busy lifestyle, video gaming

Problems Associated with Obesity

1. Respiratory problems

2. Heartburn

3. Menstrual irregularity

4. Sleep apnea

5. Depression

6. Cardiovascular diseases

7. Muscle skeletal problems

8. Venous stasis disease

9. Loss of urine control

10. Infertility

Prevention of Obesity

1. Choose healthy food

2. Prevent overeating

3. Reduce alcohol intake

4. Regular exercise

5. Take Balance and variety meal

6. Minimize fat in meal preparation

7. Reduce sugar intake

8. Maintain healthy body weight

9. Practice good eating habit since childhood

10. Promote breast feeding


3 comments:

  1. my dear friends, pls comment on post below. if you would like to comment on our funny n informative video, you are welcomed as well. thx..

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  2. i wanna praise ah shui..she acts very good..haha..got potential to become actress already.. the video is very informative as well. must take well care to prevent the obesity le.. hoho^^

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    hey yalor, obesity getting worse nowaday, c quite lot of obese people on the street now.
    it's better to prevent than cure

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