My problem with obesity – Tribune Online

I was recently diagnosed with Obesity. Kindly give me more insight into the problem

Anjorin (by SMS)

Obesity is a long-term (chronic) health condition that progresses over time. Obesity is defined by excess body fat (adipose tissue) that may impair health.  Obesity is common. There are no specific symptoms associated with obesity.

A doctor may diagnose obesity based on the following factors: excess amounts of abdominal (visceral) fat that are higher than the amounts of body fat in other areas, a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women. a BMI over 30.

Obesity is usually caused by the intake of more calories  than are expended in daily activity and exercise. Over time, these extra calories add up and cause weight gain. But it’s not always just about calories in and calories out or having a sedentary lifestyle. While those are indeed causes of obesity, some causes you can’t control.

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Common specific causes of obesity include: genetics, which can affect how your body processes food into energy and how fat is stored, growing older, which can lead to less muscle mass and a slower metabolic rate, making it easier to gain weight, not sleeping enough, which can lead to hormonal changes that make you feel hungrier and crave certain high calorie foods, high stress, which may trigger the production of hormones that cause you to eat more and store more fat, pregnancy, as weight gained during pregnancy may be difficult to lose and might eventually lead to obesity.

In addition, certain health conditions can also lead to weight gain, which may lead to obesity. Doctors typically recommend lifestyle and behavioral changes to help people with obesity lose weight. In some cases, doctors may also prescribe medications.