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Obesity and Metabolism Disorders
Obesity is a disorder described as having too much fat reserve in the body. An obese person often has a lower basal metabolic rate (BMR), which means that the body converts nutrients into fat faster, resulting in lower metabolism.
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Who is more overweight men or women?
Women are more prone to the gain of fat, because that's the way GOD naturally built them. Though over eating, poor dieting and laziness, is probably more pone to men. Don't take this offensively or automatically disbelieve me because I am a man. Anyways, the perfect amount and combination of both can make the perfect obese person!
FAT GAIN + OVER EATING, POOR DIETING AND LAZINESS = OBESITY
What percentage of Americans are overweight?
An estimated 55% of US adults are overweight, and about 13% of young people (below the age of 18).
The USDA recommends exercise, and dietary plans that provide balanced nutrition, to maintain a healthy weight and body composition.
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What sleep disorders is most strongly associated with obesity?
As someone who has Sleep Apnea, I would definitely say it's the one most associated with obesity. Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder where you aren't breathing properly while sleeping. When sleeping, your muscles relax and sometimes, this can cause youe throat to close up which, therefore, doesn't allow much oxygen in as when you are awake and in control.
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I have to use a CPAP machine each night and though I'm not amazing about keeping to it, the times when I have been consistent have yielded many good things. I felt that I had much more energy and I felt more motivated to ne active. I remember within a few months time, I had lost about 20 pounds and I would believe it had a lot to do with the fact that I was breathing better while I was sleeping.
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Sleep Apnea is normally made better by weight loss and healthy lifestyles and I find that, since that loss, my sleep has been much better so....Sleep Apnea has got to be the answer you are looking for.
What country currently has the highest rate of overall obesity in the world?
According to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development 2010 report, Mexico has the highest percent of overweight adults at 70% with the United States at 68%. However, the United States has the highest per cent of obese adults at 34% with Mexico in second place at 30%.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Database on BMI (Body Mass Index) 2010, the country with the highest BMI for adults is Lao People's Democratic Republic with 77.1%. Ghana is second with 72.4% and Madagascar is 3rd with 69.1%.
Normal BMI is 18.5 to 24.99%.
If you are a 12 year old girl that is 5'6 and 174 pounds is that obese?
Your BMI (body mass index) is 24.3 which is in the normal range. The 'normal range' is 18.5-24.9.
What percent of body fat is considered obese?
Unfortunately, that number has been rising yearly. Take care of yourself and let others take care of themselves. Strive to be happy.
What are the symptoms of hemolytic anemia?
Signs and Symptoms Hemolytic anemia is a term used for a variety of anemias characterized by a low count of red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced by stem cells in bone marrow. They contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in the blood stream throughout the body. Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells have an abnormally short life span. They're destroyed faster than bone marrow can produce them. The term for destruction of red blood cells is "hemolysis." Symptoms of hemolytic anemia may vary with each child. The following are some of the most common symptoms: * Abnormally pale skin as well as jaundice or yellowing of skin and eyes * Confusion * Dark colored urine * Dizziness, weakness or intolerance to physical activity * Enlarged spleen and liver * Fever * Heart murmur * Increased heart rate Symptoms of Hemolytic anaemia can range from mild to severe. It may lead to various health problems such as arrhythmias, an enlarged heart and heart failure. These are caused because of the lack of oxygen in the blood stream, so the heart has to work harder to provide the body with enough oxygen.
The symptoms a person experiences depends on the severity of the condition and the type, as there are different types of hemolytic anaemia.
The most common symptoms are tiredness and weakness due to the lack of oxygen being delivered around the body.
Other symptoms may include:
* Dizziness * Headache * Cold hands and feet * Chills * Enlarged Spleen * Upper abdominal pain (due to an enlarged spleen) * Pale skin * Pale gums * Pale nail beds * Chest pain * Jaundice * Rapid heart rate
Why does obesity cause high blood pressure?
If you are obese, you have more body mass. Each additional part requires blood vessels running to it to provide food and remove wastes. So your heart needs to pump harder - higher blood pressure - to supply blood to all of the "excess" body fat.
- Cardio exercise such as walking is one solution. What you eat is another solution. Make better food choices; avoid or strictly limit refined (processed) carbohydrates and junk food. (If you are unsure what constitutes a refined processed carbohydrate, you can view a list further down this page under Related Questions.) Physically active and healthy food choices are the solutions to obesity.
- Yoga can be tried as a complimentary approach in treating obesity. You can effectively practice various yoga techniques to help reduce weight and achieve normal health. Freewind poses help reduce the fats near abdomen, hips and other areas. The regular practice of pranayam also helps burning fats. The yoga cleansing techniques are used to shun excess fats and toxin. Yoga practice along with yoga diet is equally important. Eliminate refined/processed carbohydrates and eat more raw vegetables, fruits help in balancing the intake of the food. As per yoga diet recommendation, over ripe fruits, meats, tobacco etc. are not good for body and mind thus should be avoided.
- Drinking less beer, or quitting drinking altogether, will help you lose weight. No matter who or how good looking the drinker is, beer is bad for a number of reasons. The most obvious reason is the caloric content of beer. The less obvious reasons are the inflammation of the pancreas and liver and the bloating that often accompany the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages. This includes alcohol mixed with sweet and sugary liquids like soda.
- Energy balance is an essential solution to obesity. Consume only the amount of calories and carbohydrates that you need for a healthy weight and a healthy body.
- In addition, get your calories from healthy foods and consume the right type of carbohydrate. Overall, the causes of obesity are an imbalanced of calories in relation to expenditure (activity, exercise), insulin resistance, and too many refined processed carbohydrates. Refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance (syndrome X) diabetes and many diet related diseases. For further information, see related questions, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
How many Americans are considered overweight or obese?
i would guess over 35% of America's population
What effect do you think obesity would have on blood flow?
Many ways. First, with substantial fat deposits you have to grow essentially miles of extra blood vessels to supply the tissues with oxygen. Second, the added pressure of tissue against the vessels increases pressure like standing on a water hose. Third, with time and the added blood pressure, the walls of the heart thicken like any other muscle will do when challenged. These thicker walls do not allow the heart to pump as much blood with each beat. Thus leading to many many other secondary health problems.
Why are obesity levels rising?
Obesity is on the increase because people are eating too much and not getting enough exercise.
In particular, many people are eating too many refined (processed) carbohydrates, coupled with not enough exercise.Refined/processed carbohydrates are a major cause of weight gain, obesity, and many diet related diseases. If you are unsure what constitutes a refined/processed carbohydrate, please see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
In the clinical setting, obesity is usually measured by means of theQuetelet index or Body Mass Index (BMI).Densitometryis considered the gold standard but is time consuming and complicated.
The BMI is calculated by your weight in Kg divided by your squared height in meters (Kg/m2). The value is then compared to a range.
Classification of weight status.
BMI (Kg/m2)
Underweight
<18.5
Healthy/Normal
18.5-24.9
Overweight
25.0-29.9
Obese Class I
30.0-34.9
Obese Class II
35.0-39.9
Obese Class III
>/= 40
Obesity and stress are confirmed risk factors for CHD true or false?
Obesity and stress are confirmed modifiable risk factors of Ischemic heart disease. Obesity causes increase in fat in the body resulting in damage to the arteries of the heart and formation of a clot in them. Stress results in the release of hormones which triggers the clot formation.
Can people be born with obesity?
most babies are born fat anyway but if your quite big for a baby then your a big frame so no not really
You are 12 yrs old and am 4 foot 12 you weigh 125 lbs am i obese?
No. 4 ft. 12" is 5'. I am a little taller than you, 5' 1", and am around 118, age 12, which is, with my measurements, 21% body fat. Click here for a body fat calculator online. I know I am not obese, because I do have a bit of fat, but I can see some of my abs.
Is obesity a common lifestyle disease?
No!
Obesity can be reduced by three simple approaches. Combining all three will yield the best results.
Firstly, look at what you eat. Take simple steps to modify your diet. Cut down on sugars and fats. Find substitutes that will keep you satisfied. Eat more protein and greens, these will keep you full and sated longer.
Secondly, start a simple, gentle exercise program. Even 20-30 minutes of walking a day will yield results over time.
Thirdly, track your progress so you can see how you're going, and don't be afraid to ask for more specific advice. Consider consulting a medical expert or obesity expert.
- Leonard Smeltmann
What are risk factors for obesity?
Obesity is caused by excessive consumption of calorie. Those that consume a lot of food containg high calorie and those that have sedentary lifestyle and don't do exercise.Those that have the obese gene are also at risk.
What percentage of people die each year from obesity?
percentage of people that die from obesity each year
