Obesity

        Obesity is the storage of excess fat in the body, which results in excess body weight, and an obese person is at risk from several serious illnesses including diabetes, hypertension and heart related diseases, stroke, arthritis and some forms of cancer.
        Obesity is diagnosed when an individual's body mass index (BMI) Is 30% or higher. Body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters (m) squared.
        Fat is essential for good health, because it is a source of energy, it provides insulation and protection for internal organs but the accumulation of too much fat in the body is associated with variety of health problems.
       

        In our society we love complimenting obesity, we acknowledge it to good living and healthy financial status, a man with a protruding stomach is seen as one who is enjoying life to the fullest.
        Some people go ahead to pin their obese status on gene, I have come to learn from Dr. P. Shar that genetics is a loaded gun, but it is our lifestyle that pulls the trigger.

        Causes of obesity:
Biological factor-  Some individuals naturally use more calories to sustain basic body processes and the body stores calorie that is not needed for energy as fat.

Genetic factor-  The influence of a person's genetic makeup can determine the body weight but remember genetic is a loaded gun, it is our lifestyle that pulls the trigger.

Life style-  These involves diet and lack of physical exercise. When you consume more calories than you burn you are at risk of gaining some excess weight through the storage of extra fat.

Stress-  Though rear, but it is one of the ways one can develop obesity. Some people eat more when they are stressed up.

Drugs-  The consumption of some drugs can cause obesity such as antipsychotic medication, steroids.

        Problems associated with obesity are so numerous that the body begins to wear out gradually, such problems includes weight gain, headaches, liver fat, joint pains, eye problem, waist pain, chest pain, low energy, coprostasis.

   

Tteatment:
- Change in eating habit
- Exercise and activity
-  Behaviour change