Fight against, the insidious killer – obesity

One of the most important health concerns for many individuals is how to reduce weight. 

Consuming less calories, or energy, can help. People gain weight when they consume more than they burn. Other elements, too, such as genetics, metabolism, hormones, the food you eat, your body type, and lifestyle also come into play.

Obesity 

Obesity has become pandemic owing to an obesogenic environment and excessive emphasis on low fat intake resulting in excessive intake of simple carbohydrates and sugar. They are less likely to conceive naturally and with fertility treatments, more likely to miscarry, and have more prematurity and other complications with their pregnancies.The numerous health consequences of obesity are discussed.The authors itemise ways that an individual and societies can mitigate the pandemic. However, individual will power, the will of society to enact change, and willingness of the public to accept outside intervention frustrate efforts to stabilise or reverse this crisis. 

Why should I lose weight? 

There are various causes for weight loss, including: 

Some individuals may believe that losing weight would make them appear more beautiful, fit, or healthy. 

People who are overweight or obese may feel self-conscious about how they look. 

General health: Keeping a healthy weight helps improve general health and stave off conditions like type 2 diabetes. 

Particular conditions: For instance, symptoms of type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea may become better or disappear as a person loses extra weight. 

An exercise-based weight-loss program can help a person feel fitter, more energised, and more resilient.

 In some sports, like boxing, a competitor may try to maintain their current weight category by exercising self-control. 

Women with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may find that their fertility treatments are more successful if they drop a little weight beforehand.

Diet

Obesity caused by a positive energy balance is a serious health burden. Studies have shown that obesity is the major risk factor for many diseases like type 2 diabetes mellitus,coronary heart diseases, or various types of cancer.Therefore, the prevention and treatment of increased body weight are key. The objective of this narrative review is to summarise current available treatment approaches for obesity, to provide a selective overview of nutrition trends,and to give a scientific viewpoint for various nutrition concepts for weight loss. 

Several diet programs promise to help you lose weight. It might be challenging to determine whether they are true. Others, however, are neither evidence-based, secure, or efficient. The best outcomes typically arise from combining a healthy, weight-reduction diet with physical exercise, especially over the long term, according to many health experts, dietitians, and nutritionists. 

Calories 

How many calories a person needs to consume daily to lose weight depends on a variety of factors. 

Among them are:

a desire to lose weight. 

Age

Sex

desired rate of weight reduction, and others.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily calorie requirements for adults are listed below (USDA). 

Daily recommended calorie consumption for males:

Age 19-20

• Sedentary: 2,600
• Moderately active: 2,800
• Active: 3,000

Age 21-30

• Sedentary: 2,400
• Moderately active: 2,600-2,800
• Active: 3,000

Age 31-50

• Sedentary: 2,200-2,400
• Moderately active: 2,400-2,600
• Active: 2,800-3,000

Age 51+

• Sedentary: 2,000-2200
• Moderately active: 2,200-2,400
• Active: 2,400-2,800

Daily recommended calorie consumption for females:

Age 19 to 30 years

• Sedentary: 1,800 to 2,000
• Moderately active: 2,000 to 2,200
• Active: 2,400

Age 31-50 years

• Sedentary: 1,800
• moderately active: 2,000
• Active: 2,200

Age 51+ years

• Sedentary: 1,600
• Moderately active: 1,800
• Active: 2000 to 2,200

A person should consume less calories than those indicated above if they wish to lose weight. Maintaining a balanced, nutritious diet is crucial. 

If at all feasible, a person should consult a dietitian, nutritionist, or physician before making any dietary changes. 

To maintain optimum health, a person should make sure their protein, carbohydrate, and fat ratios are appropriate.