Obesity is unarguably a growing problem; resultant of various factors from less activity, over-consumption, fatty diets coupled with some more. The BMI helps calculate the obesity levels of an individual.
'Couch Potato'! Have you gotten immune to this subtle slur by now? Then you're not the only one out there! Globesity, that's the name! In relation to the recent past trends of growing weight problems reportedly; the situation points at an alarming condition infecting across the globe. But what are the real causes of obesity? Several reasons determine the sudden steep curve noticed on the chart, but to pin it down to one for the exact cause of obesity, is not all that easy a task!
Obesity is continuing to be a by-product of the modern world which is fast, quick and moving. But how much agility and vigor does that instill in the man of today? Nearly Zero! Less physical activity, Low metabolism, Over-consumption, Fatty-cholestrol-ated diets, Negligible workout plans in order to meet the tough deadlines at work, Ones own eating habits, geographical influence on ones diet, are all factors that form the causes of Obesity. However, the level of these factors may be varying from individual to individual. And therefore, there cannot exist just one reason alone for the cause of obesity, instead a combination.
How to keep a check on your growing obesity levels?
BMI - Body Mass Index is calculated on the basis of the height which corresponds to the BMI levels of an individual. And when the BMI surpasses its limited figure, is when obesity strikes in.
The Body Mass Index categories are as follows:
• If the resultant figure is under 18.5, it means the person is Underweight
• If the resultant figure is within a bar of 18.5 - 24.9, it means the person is of Normal weight
• If the resultant figure is within a bar of 25 - 29.9, it means the person is of Over weight
• If the resultant figure is 30 or beyond, it means the person is on the lines of Obesity.
(*The height is calculated in feet, while the weight in pounds)
Obesity also acts as a breeding ground for other vicious diseases like heart-stroke, diabetes etc.
Every year, the rate of Obesity increases multi-fold across all age groups. In Australia alone, one fourth of the total children population are not as physically active as expected to be. The worst hit obese nation unarguably continues to be US, but gradually all other nations are much in the race of the diseased. To be able to overcome obesity, it is important to understand the causes of obesity.
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