Question

write an essay of (250 to 300 words) on "obesity"

Answer 1

Answer-

Obesity

• "Obesity" : an excess of fat

Obesity is defined as excessive accumulation of fatty tissue that can hinder the effective functioning of the human body.

Markers of obesity

• BMI

• waist circumference

• waist-to-hight ratio

• weight-to-hight ratio

Epidemiology

• Risk factors

• ethnicity

• obese parents

• low income population. The five main steps in the evaluation of obesity are :

1. A focused obesity-related history.

2. A physical examination to determine the degree and type of obesity.

3. Assessment of comorbid condition.

4. Determine of fitness level.

5. Assessment of the patients readiness to adopt lifestyle changes.

• Obesity is common serious and costly in U.S. more than one-third of U.S. adult are obese. U.S. stands the first in the case of obesity.

Factors

Medical complications of Obesity :

• pulmonary disease

• non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

• gallbladder disease

• stroke

• coronary heart disease

• cancer

Treatment

The healthy weight is the main goal for Obesity treatment.

Follow plans :

Dietary changes

Exercise and activity

Behaviour change

Weight-loss surgery

Eat colorful vegitable and fruit

Eat dark chocolates

Drinking green tea

Drink at least 4 liters of water everyday

Avoid saturated and trans fats

Prescribed medication : orlistat(xenical), Lorcaserin(Belviq)