OBESITY
A chronic disease that has affected 93.3 million adults and 13.7 children as to the latest studies from 2015-2016
What is it?A complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat
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Signs & symptomsSigns
When you weigh yourself and you see 30lbs more than what you originally weighed or you can check a BMI chart and see if our weight range is appropriate for your height Symptoms -Backaches -skin problems -Depression -Shortness of breath -Aching in knees |
Causes?-Genes
-Diet -Not being active -Lack of sleep -Pregnancy -Medications (antidepressants,antihistamines. and carbamazepine) |
Check on a BMI chart if your at risk!
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Treatments
- Dietary changes
- Exercise and activity
- Behavior change
-Prescription weight-loss medications
- Weight-loss surgery
- Exercise and activity
- Behavior change
-Prescription weight-loss medications
- Weight-loss surgery
Here are some tips for your family unit to keep them aware as well
-Keep t.v out of the bedroom
-Don't turn on t.v during meal, more likely to eat more calories if you do
-Engaging in a conversation during dinner can help with eating slower and by doing so it allows your body to realize when it is full
-Don't turn on t.v during meal, more likely to eat more calories if you do
-Engaging in a conversation during dinner can help with eating slower and by doing so it allows your body to realize when it is full