Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass. Specifically, it refers to a Body Mass Index greater than or equal to 30. The BMI calculation takes into account both a person's weight and height to estimate body fat percentage.
Obesity is a complex health condition involving genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors. It increases one's risk for various other diseases and conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and more.
What causes obesity?
Obesity is often caused by a combination of:
- Consuming too many calories from food and beverages, especially those high in fat and added sugars
- Lack of sufficient physical activity to burn calories consumed
- Genetics and family history - some people are predisposed to gain weight more easily
- Medical conditions or medications that can cause weight gain
- Psychological factors like trauma, stress, anxiety, or depression
How is obesity treated?
The main obesity treatments focus on
long-term lifestyle changes regarding healthy eating, exercise, and behavior modification. These include:
- Following a nutritious, reduced-calorie meal plan
- Increasing physical activity, aiming for 150-300 minutes per week
- Making sustainable behavior changes around eating habits and activity through counseling
- In some cases, anti-obesity medications or even bariatric surgery
Lifestyle changes are considered the foundation, but obesity can be very difficult to treat long-term.
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