What is Obesity

Being overweight or obese is characterized by having an excess amount of body fat that is not considered normal or healthy for an individual’s height. It can increase the risk of developing many health problems such as heart diseases, diabetes, and hypertension.

Since people started to follow the new modern dietary pattern, known as the Western pattern diet (WPD) or standard American diet (SAD), obesity became more prevalent across communities and consists of a serious health issue.

The WPD or SAD incorporates a high amount of fast food, processed meat, high sugar products, refined grains, and other food items into one’s diet. These foods are unhealthy because they contain a high number of calories and have less nutritional value compared to other foods.

Why we Gain Weight

The human body stores an average of 1,400 to 2,000 calories of carbohydrates and an average of 50,000 to 80,000 calories of fat. This means that people have huge fat stores in their bodies, and if they don’t burn fat properly or if they don't do enough physical activity to burn the calories that they eat, they can end up gaining a lot of weight.

Obesity Risk Factors

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Obesity Criteria

When are you considered obese or overweight?

The BMI (Body Mass Index) is a great tool used to assess the body composition and measure weight in comparison to height. Accordingly, you can know if you are overweight or not.

A BMI of 25 is the threshold for obesity. When an individual has a BMI above 25, that person is considered overweight or obese.

Obesity Diagnosis

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Natural Treatments for Weight Loss

Click on natural treatments for weight loss to find a detailed list of all the natural solutions to reduce weight and improve weight loss, including various natural therapies, diet programs, alternative medicine, vitamins, supplements, herbal medicine, and home remedies.

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Medical Treatment for Weight Loss

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Weight Loss Prevention Center

Visit the Weight Loss Prevention Center to check all the information on how to promote weight loss and reduce obesity, including the different lifestyle changes to make, recommendations to follow, and things to avoid.