Obesity

Obesity is defined as the build-up of excessive or abnormal fat that may spoil health. BMI (body mass index) calculated by dividing the body’s mass by the square of body height, gives a rough idea of the tissue mass in an individual and helps in categorizing the individual as being underweight, normal weight or overweight.
Obese people are prone to cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and various kinds of cancer. Consuming healthy foods and regular physical activities can help prevent or reduce obesity.

Obesity is defined as the build-up of excessive or abnormal fat that may spoil health. BMI (body mass index) calculated by dividing the body’s mass by the square of body height, gives a rough idea of the tissue mass in an individual and helps in categorizing the individual as being underweight, normal weight or overweight.
Obese people are prone to cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and various kinds of cancer. Consuming healthy foods and regular physical activities can help prevent or reduce obesity.

The major reason that leads to over-weight or obesity is the imbalance between the calories consumed and the calories burnt. The intake of high energy foods and the sedentary lifestyles has led to the global widespread of obesity.

To prevent or reduce obesity, do the following:

Decrease the energy intake from total sugars and fats.
Never skip breakfast as skipping breakfast makes you consume more calories during the day.

Foods recommended to manage overweight and obesity:

Foods with the high quantity of fibre as a fibre is bulky and takes longer to digest, therefore you feel full for a longer period of time. Fibre rich foods are fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereals, whole wheat bread or pasta.
Calcium acts with the hormones to elevate the fat metabolism, so calcium rich foods like yoghurt, cheese, kale, broccoli, milk, sardines, salmon and mackerel must be consumed.
Plant-based foods have high amounts of fibre, calcium, vitamin d and potassium, so must be consumed over high-calorie foods.
Low-calorie foods but with high nutrient value like most fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and randomly lean, baked or broiled meat can be consumed.

To manage overweight and obesity, following foods must be avoided:

The major reason that leads to over-weight or obesity is the imbalance between the calories consumed and the calories burnt. The intake of high energy foods and the sedentary lifestyles has led to the global widespread of obesity.

To prevent or reduce obesity, do the following:

Decrease the energy intake from total sugars and fats.
Never skip breakfast as skipping breakfast makes you consume more calories during the day.

Foods recommended to manage overweight and obesity:

Foods with the high quantity of fibre as a fibre is bulky and takes longer to digest, therefore you feel full for a longer period of time. Fibre rich foods are fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereals, whole wheat bread or pasta.
Calcium acts with the hormones to elevate the fat metabolism, so calcium rich foods like yoghurt, cheese, kale, broccoli, milk, sardines, salmon and mackerel must be consumed.
Plant-based foods have high amounts of fibre, calcium, vitamin d and potassium, so must be consumed over high-calorie foods.
Low-calorie foods but with high nutrient value like most fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and randomly lean, baked or broiled meat can be consumed.