Obesity

DEFINATION

Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a cosmetic concern, though. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

SYMPTOMS

Obesity is diagnosed when an individual's body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher. Your body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters (m) squared.

BMI	Weight status
Below 18.5	Underweight
18.5 — 24.9	Normal
25.0 — 29.9	Overweight
30.0 and higher	Obese
40.0 and higher	Extreme obesity

Because BMI doesn't directly measure body fat, some people, such as muscular athletes, may have a BMI in the obese category even though they don't have excess body fat.

CAUSES

·         Inactivity

·          Unhealthy diet and eating habits

·          Pregnancy

·          Lack of sleep

·         Certain medications

·         Medical problems

RISK FACTORS

·         Genetics

·          Inactivity

·         Unhealthy diet and eating habits

·          Family lifestyle

·          Quitting smoking

·         Pregnancy

·          Lack of sleep

·          Certain medications