Obese
people usually encounter physical and mental trauma due to their appearance.
The craving for overeating is a significant challenge for the obese population.
Eating is a necessity for the human body, but overeating has its share of side
effects, leading to obesity. Too much of body index where a basal metabolic
rate (BMI) of above 30 is referred to as obese. It is a chronic disease and, if
not taken care of at an early stage, may lead to severe complications.
Indians
are prone to obesity, and around 40.3 percent of the population is affected by
it. The obesity rate has reached an alarming position in the southern part of
the country, whereas the eastern part of the country has the lowest prevalence.
Also, women are more prone to obesity than men.
Causes
Fat
accumulation around the waist, near the liver and pancreas, is an open
invitation to various forms of diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular
diseases. An inactive lifestyle is essentially to be blamed for obesity. Lack
of physical exercise, eating super saturated foods, sitting in one position,
and being hooked to mobile or television are the leading causes of the rise in
obesity.
Even
children are prone to become obese due to overeating and a sedentary lifestyle.
Poor sleeping patterns among children can lead to obesity as it makes the child
crave processed foods and sugary drinks and become less physically active.
Effects
More
body fat can cause much harm to the body. Extra weight can directly exert
pressure on the skeletons and joints. This, apart from the chemical changes in
the blood, increases the risk of diabetes, heart attacks, hypertension, and
stroke. It can cause deteriorating bone density and muscle mass. Children
experience breathing difficulties, fracture risks, insulin resistance, and
psychological effects.
Reducing obesity
Obesity
and its related non-communicable diseases are preventable. Having healthier
foods, a lot of physical activities, etc, can bring a drastic change and thus
prevent issues related to obesity and being overweight.
Choosing
foods that are lower in sugar, fat, and salt will prevent obesity. One must
ensure that healthy and nutritious foods are consumed more.
It
becomes a psychological challenge for those who suffer from obesity. On the one
hand, mobility diminishes, and individuals take time to carry out day-to-day
activities smoothly. It is to be remembered that not becoming obese is in one’s
hands, and abstaining from foods that trigger obesity and bringing a lifestyle
change will be a win-win situation for an individual.
