What+is+obesity?

1."What is obesity?." //Obesity//. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Sep. 2010. Obesity ." //Better Health Channel// . N.p., Web. 1 Jan. .  1. "Obesity is more than just a few extra pounds."  2. "Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes."  3. "The fat may be equally distributed around the body or concentrated on the stomach (apple-shaped) or the hips and thighs (pear-shaped)."  4. "For medical purposes, the body mass index (BMI) is used to determine if your weight is in the healthy range."  5. "Doctors use BMI because it compares your weight against your height"  6. "Around one in four men and one in three women in the UK are overweight, according to government statistics."  7. "While slightly more women than men are obese (24 per cent versus 23 per cent), in the last ten years there has been a greater increase in the number of men who are obese." 8. "The Department of Health predicts that if this trend continues, by 2010 around 6.6 million men will be obese compared to 6 million women." 9. "Stomach obesity, where weight is concentrated on the tummy, is the most common type of obesity and affects 30 per cent of adult men." 10. "Obesity and stomach obesity are rapidly increasing, especially in young people." 11. "one in three children between the ages of 2 and 15 are overweight. While in total more girls than boys are overweight, a greater number of boys are obese" 12. "Government statistics also show that children are more likely to have a weight problem if one parent is overweight, and this risk is increased if both parents are overweight or obese. "
 *  You are in the normal range if your BMI is between 18.5 and 25 (kg/m2).
 *  You are overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 30.
 *  You are obese if your BMI is 30 or higher.
 *  You are morbidly obese if your BMI is 40 or higher.
 *  14 per cent of boys are overweight.
 *  17 per cent of girls are overweight.
 *  19 per cent of boys are obese.
 *  18 per cent of girls are obese.

What problems can obesity cause?
13. "Psychologically, being overweight can affect your body image and damage self-esteem. In some cases this can cause social anxiety and depression." Common physical problems include: 14.The following medical conditions are also more common in obese people than in those of normal weight: 15. "These conditions are often known as obesity-related diseases and are some of the most common causes of death before the age of 75. This is why obesity increases your risk of mortality."
 *  difficulties breathing
 *  difficulties walking or running
 *  increased sweating
 *  pain in the knees and back
 *  skin conditions such as [|acne]
 * [|gallstones].
 * [|high blood pressure]
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">[|high cholesterol]
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> diseases related to [|hardening of the arteries] such as [|heart attack] and [|stroke] (cardiovascular disease).
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">[|type 2 diabetes]
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> some types of cancer.

What causes obesity?
16.Obesity can be hereditary, so some people are at increased risk. 17.Genetic factors can affect appetite, the rate at which you burn energy (metabolic rate) and how the body stores fat. Examples of genetic diseases are [|polycystic ovary syndrome] (PCOS) and [|hypothyroidism] . 18.But even if your genes make weight gain more likely, it is not inevitable that you will be overweight. Obesity develops from: 19. This is why obesity has trebled since 1980, when only 6 per cent of men and 8 per cent of women were obese. In this time our lifestyles have changed rapidly, with the ready availability of convenience foods and car journeys replacing walks to work and school. 20. It is lifestyle that determines how the genes develop. 21. Medicines such as antidepressants, corticosteroids and oral contraceptives can also cause weight gain.
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> overeating
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> irregular meals
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"> lack of daily physical activity.

UK clothes size
22. "If you have a BMI of more than 25, you should lose weight. The same is true if you carry too much fat around the middle because this increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes" 23. Your waist should be no more than 102cm/40" (men) or 88cm/35" (women), with stricter targets for Asians of less than 90cm/35" (men) and 80cm/32" (women). 24. To reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease further, you should watch your waistline and make sure it's no more than 94cm/37" (men) and 80cm/32" (women).

How is obesity treated?
25. Initially, your doctor will suggest you [|lose weight] through a change in diet and an increase in physical exercise. 26. Clinical guidelines are to aim for a weight loss of between 5kg and 10kg (11-22lb) over three months. This equals about 0.5kg or 1lb per week. 27. If you are obese, losing this amount will have a positive effect on your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes by reducing blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose) and cholesterol levels. 28. A dietitian can help you lose weight by giving nutritional advice on buying and preparing foods and designing a weight-loss plan. 29. Weight-loss plans are usually based on a low-fat diet of between 1500 and 2000 calories a day, which will result in a weight loss of 5 to 10kg in more than 90 per cent of obese people.