Obesity is the epidemic of the 21st century
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1. Obesity definition and type
According to the BMI (body-weight-to-growth ratio), obesity is divided into several grades: Grade I from 30 to 34.9 kg/mq., Grade II 35 to 39.9 kg /mq.; Grade III 40 to 49.9 kg (mq.), extreme obesity 50 to 59.9 kg or more.2. Obesity method of diagnosis
It can be calculated by dividing the waist circumference by the hips. A more modern and reliable method commonly used in dietary clinics is when the WHR in women is at least 0.85, and in men is 1.0. A good indicator is also the ordinary measurement of the body's circumscriptions. The thickness of the follicles can be checked, for example, on the tricepts, the thighs, the pelvis, and the pelvic area. However, a more modern, reliable test of body composition based on electrical bioavailability (BIA) is performed in women.3. Obesity is statistics
Unfortunately, the scale of the problem is still growing. Over 50% of Europeans are overweight or obese. Around 20% of children are obese, and a third of them qualify as overweight. The results of a survey published by the Centre for the Study of Social Opinion in 2014 showed that according to the BMI classification, up to 51% of Poles in the world are over weight, of which 17% are obose. Our country has one of the highest rates of obesity. Statistics on Polish children also do not look good in other countries. Given that the above alarming figures are worth drawing the public's attention to obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) also warns that obesity is a serious public health problem.4. Obesity is the cause
We know that the underlying cause of the accumulation of unnecessary pounds of fat is too much, and that the pharmaceutical advertisements are hitting us on this side of the coin. However, the development of people who are socioeconomically depressed and have too little physical activity. Not only what we eat, but also how we eat can affect our health. The statistics speak for themselves. Obesity is mainly a problem in highly industrialized countries, where access to food is very easy, and pharmaceutically attractive advertisements attack us on that side. The scientific study suggests that, although the socioeconomic development of individuals who are depressed by eating too little food and too little exercise can affect their lifestyle.5. Obesity is a diet
The body is a complicated machine, so many aspects must be taken into account when losing weight. First of all, a diet should be rich in vitamins and minerals after every meal, high-quality protein, various types of fatty acids in appropriate proportions, and water-soluble fiber from vegetables and fruits. The second principle is to reduce the number of meals and increase the time gap between them. However, it is important to keep in mind that a diet that always increases the rate of metabolism, but also lowers the levels of glucose and insulin, and that only insulin, which helps to store the energy of many healthy organisms, is essential for the preservation of nutrients.6. Obesity is a holistic treatment
Therefore, therapy should be conducted under the supervision of a physician, dietitian, trainer, physical therapist, but also a psychologist. This is especially true when the proportion of bacteria from Bacteroides to Firmicutes is disrupted, reducing toxins (e.g. picking fluoride-free toothpaste instead of aluminum foil) and avoiding cold baths. A personal but very important topic is the gut microflora.7. Obesity is complication
Obesity increases the risk of developing oncological changes, especially colorectal cancer, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, endometrial mucosa, breast and ovaries. Obese people experience calcium and vitamin D deficiency, which is usually caused by osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. In some cases, obesity leads to disability. The disease most commonly affects only the functioning of the body in society.