Obesity and BMI

Obesity is the name of a disease in which the human body becomes fat and gains a certain proportion of weight. Fat accumulates in the skin and abdominal organs. The term BMI (Body Mass Index) is used to diagnose obesity. It is the name given to a measure of human height and weight. A person of normal or moderate weight is 18.5-24.9. If the western MI is between 25 and 29.9, it reflects the weight gain of a person but it is not called obesity. 

If the waist size is more than 40 inches in men and more than 35 in women, it is an alarm

If the BMI is between 30 and 34.9, it is called class one obesity. If it is between 35 and 39.9, it is called class 2 obesity. If the BMI is 40, it is called class 3 or severe obesity.
The formula for BMI is: Weight kg / Length (cm square).
Which part of the body fat is most dangerous? This question is very important. Fat related to human waist and abdomen is more dangerous and important than the fat found in human hips and thighs. Many people ask what is the importance of waist size. Is? In fact, if the waist size exceeds 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women, it is a wake-up call because it increases the risk of complications.
Obesity is a disease that is on the rise in the world. Currently, 30% of people worldwide are obese. About 40% of people in the United States are obese. Pakistan currently ranks ninth in this list. Obesity is more prevalent among women than men in Pakistan. Obesity is inherited in some people but lifestyle and diet are also important. Excessive food intake, frequent meals, excessive consumption of poultry foods, juice, consumption of sweets, and excessive consumption of fast food are the causes of obesity. In addition, incoherent food and sweet dishes in family functions are a part of our lifestyle. Have become and are all the cause of obesity.
During the epidemic, most people stayed home and became accustomed to home delivery, fast food, and waking up late at night. Not only did most people gain weight more than usual, but they also became obese because of getting out of the house and Walking routines were abandoned by everyone. Eating disorders, not walking, not doing light exercise all lead to obesity. On the other hand, various medications such as insulin, diabetes control pills, antidepressants and Steroids are common weight gain medications. In addition, birth control pills can cause weight gain.
We must remember that obesity is not only a disease in itself but also a precursor to many other diseases. For example, high cholesterol in the body, high levels of uric acid, respiratory diseases, heartburn, joint problems, especially back, knee pain and risk of diabetes, fatty liver and blood pressure are all causes of obesity.
The first step in overcoming obesity is to prevent it from happening, since it is not easy to control it once you have it. Food intake is very important to prevent obesity. Poultry foods, beverages, fast food, less meat and beef should be avoided. However, there is no problem in eating chicken and fish meat. It can be used with the advice of a doctor. Eat more fruits and vegetables. And make it a habit to make daily walks a routine and make sure you walk at least 150 minutes a week. Get your children in the habit of walking from the beginning so that they can avoid obesity in the future.

If dieting does not control obesity, bariatric surgery is a good treatment and is recommended for people whose weight is not controlled, whose BMI is over 40 and who has some complications. A gastroenterologist can be consulted for its treatment.
On the other hand, scientists have found evidence that stress is a major cause of obesity, which must be avoided. In the case of high stress, our sleep is poor and blood sugar levels are affected. Because of this we feel more hungry and only get relief by eating something. Body fat starts to build up and the risk of type 2 diabetes also increases. When we are under stress, our body feels that it has been attacked from outside. So the body starts releasing more glucose in the blood to give strength to the muscles. But when this power is not needed, the pancreas releases insulin which helps the blood glucose level to return to normal.

Rising insulin levels and thus lowering blood sugar levels make us hungry again. That is why when we are under stress, we often feel like eating more sweets. Similarly, when our sleep is not complete, we feel hungry again and again. Therefore, to avoid obesity, take special care of your sleep. put it.