Controlling Obesity
 
30 Million Indians have Cardiac Risk
Obesity rates soar among World’s Poor
Obesity Definition 
Causes 
Complications 
Obesity Management Tips

30 Million Indians have Cardiac Risk
NEW DELHI: Compared to other Countries, People of India have a much higher risk of heart attack.this is because of three reasons-- sedentary lifestyles, high rate of uncontrolled diabetes and potbellied obesity.
 
- source TOI dtd. 28.01.2000


Obesity rates soar among World’s Poor

The number of overweight people worldwide has, for the first time, caught up with the number who are underfed, says a report out this week.

There are 1.2 billion overfed or obese adults, equal to the number  who have too little to eat. Poor countries are piling on the pounds, along with western Europe, as population move away from the country to a more sedentary city life.  


- source TOI 27.01.2000

 
Definition :

Any Abnormal or excess accumulation of fat in the stores of the adipose  tissue, whether localized or generalized in the human body.

Causes :

  • Middle Age
  • Females are more prone
  • Family History
  • Sedentary Lifestyle or lack of activity (Computer Professionals, Doctors)
  • Drugs like Insulin, Oral contraceptive pills, Group, Steroids 
  • Occupations like Sweet Meat sellers, barmen
  • Cessation of Smoking


Complications :

A. Aesthetic Considerations

B. Psychological Repercussions

C. Mechanical Disabilities

  • Flat Feet
  • Respiratory Problems
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Diaphragmaticernia 
D. Metabolic Disorders
  • Gall Stones.
  • Hyperuricaemia
  • Diabetes Mellitus
E. Cardiovascular Problems
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial infarction
F. Decreased Life Expectancy
  • Increased Obesity
  • Increased  morbidity
  • Increased mortality
 Obesity Management : 5 easy steps for lasting flab fixes

1. Dietary Management

Depending on the individual’s lifestyle, preferences  to food, medical problems if any, taste etc,.natural diet should be prepared which has less calories than the routine food, she/he may be eating.

2. Behavior Modification Therapy

Correcting behavior related  psychosomatic  problems like :

  • Overindulgence in food
  • Overindulgence in Alcohol 
  • Depressions (because of which a person eats more)
3. Activity

The medical college of sports medicine recommends 20-60 minutes of aerobic activity (Walking) 3-5 days a week.
Regular and controlled exercise also helps in checking obesity.

4. Micro-Nutrients Supplement

Certain micro-nutrients help in increasing the digestion, these might not be a part of natural diet, so a supplement of same can improve the digestion and thereby reduce obesity. See (www.herbalife.com)

5. Machines and Devices

Some appliances help a person to lose weight and tighten the muscles by causing isometric flexion of the muscles and thereby causing the elimination of the extra cellular fluid of the body and thus decreasing the bulk.

Courtesy -  Dr. Suneet Khanna, President IMA