Definition
When a person carries excess weight or body fat that might affect their health, he/she suffers from obesity. Obesity is characterized by a high body mass index.
Classes
Obesity is classified according to BMI (body mass index) and is calculated as:
BMI= weight in kg / height in m.sq.
Body mass index:
Overweight (Not obese): 25 to 29.9
Class 1: 30 to 34.9
Class 2: 35 to 39.9
Class 3: greater than 40
Types of obesity
Apple-shaped body
People who have metabolic syndrome have apple-shaped body means so much weight is accumulated around their abdomens.
Pear-shaped body
In this type of diabetes more weight is accumulated around the lower body. It has a lower risk of developing diabetes.
Symptoms
- Breathlessness
- Increased sweating
- Snoring
- Back and joint pains
- Inability to do a sudden activity
- Feeling tired every day
Causes
- Genetics
- Overeating
- Frequent eating
- Physical inactivity
- Diseases such as hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, insulin resistance
MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy)
What to eat?
- Green tea
- Whey proteins
- Berries
- Nuts
- Curd or yoghurt
- Pulses
- Oats
- Eggs
- Water
What to avoid?
- Sugary foods
- Trans fats and processed foods
- Refined grains
- Processed meat
- Sugary beverages
Diet Plan
Pre-breakfast
- the cup of milk (1)
Breakfast
- Boiled egg (1)
- cup Porridge (1)
Mid-morning
- Sliced mango
Lunch
- Mix vegetable curry
- Whole grain chapatti
- Cucumber salad
Tea Time
- Apple (1)
- Banana (1)
Dinner
- Baked chicken (1 piece)
- The bowl of brown rice (1)
- Green tea
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