Obesity

Glossary:

• Store (v) : To keep things in a special place

for use in the future.
• Intake (n): The amount of a particular
substance which is eaten or drunk during a
particular time.
• Measure (v):To discover the exact size of
something.
What is obesity?

Obesity is a chronic
condition defined by
an excess of body fat.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The BMI is a statistical measurement derived from your
height and weight.

BMI Classification
< 18.5 Underweight
18.5–24.9 Normal weight
25.0–29.9 Overweight
≥ 30.0   Obesity  
Causes of Obesity
1. Eating too many calories: 2. Frequency of eating:
The body stores the excess of Large meals cause large spikes of
energy as fat. insulin after meals

Nutrient Energy (kcal/g)

Fat 9,0
Alcohol 7,0
Proteins 4,0
Carbohydrates 4,0

3. Slow metabolism: 
Women have fewer muscles than men
so they have a slower metabolism.
4. Lack of Exercise: 5. Sleep Deprivation 
People don’t like doing exercise and Sleep deprivation may cause
the less exercise they do, the fewer obesity because of hormonal
calories they burn. changes.

6. Genetics:   7. Psychological factors: 

A person is more likely to develop Emotions influence on eating
obesity if one or both parents are habits
obese.
Health risks associated with obesity

Osteoarthritis

Type 2 Heart
diabetes attack

High
Several blood
cancers pressure

Respiratory
problems
• Obese people have • The more you move
to reduce their total your body the more
daily calorie intake calories you burn.
and to consume
more fruit and
vegetables.
Treatments
Dietary Physical
Changes activity for obesity

• It should be used • Bariatric surgery

only in patients who alters your stomach
have health risks or small intestine so
related to obesity, that you can not
not for cosmetic consume much
reasons. food.
Taking
Bariatric
Medicine
surgery
s
To Sum up:

To sum up if you want to have a

healthy weight, eat more fruit and
vegetables and do more exercise.
Remember the excess of calories
turns into fat , so be careful with how
much you eat, if you don’t want to be
an obese person.