Obesity-related Diseases: Causes, Risks and Solutions
Obesity-related Diseases Obesity is a condition of having excess body weight beyond the normal range, usually measured by body mass index (BMI). BMI is the weight (kg) divided by the square of the height (m). According to the World Health Organization’s standards, BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is normal, 25 to 29.9 is overweight, and above 30 is obese. Obesity not only affects appearance and self-confidence, but also increases the risk of developing various diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea syndrome, some cancers, etc. These diseases can reduce the quality of life and even endanger life. The main cause of obesity is that energy intake exceeds energy expenditure, resulting in excess energy being stored as fat. Therefore, the key to preventing and treating obesity is to balance diet and increase exercise. Specifically, there are the following suggestions: Control the total calorie intake, avoid ex...