Body mass index (BMI) is a universally accepted proper screening tool to check whether a person is underweight, overweight, or obese. BMI segments people in different weight categories. A person is said to have been suffering from underweight, if their BMI is less than 18.5, people with BMI between 18.5 to 24.9 are considered to have a healthy weight, and when their BMI ranges between 25 to 29.9, they fall into the category of overweight. They are termed obese if their BMI increases more than 30.
There may be several factors that contribute to overweight, like unhealthy food choices, depression, stress, inactive lifestyle, lack of proper diet & physical activity and more. People suffering from obesity are at a higher risk of having diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, and strokes in future.
The science behind weight management is complex, but one of the key concepts that governs weight management is Energy Balance. Energy Balance is the phrase used to describe the difference between the number of calories a person consumes and the number of calories that same person expends (a.k.a. burns) in a given time period. There are three possible scenarios when it comes to the energy balance equation:
Diet
The quantity of food and drink consumed by an individual may play a role in weight management, as may the types of food and drink a person consumes.[For example, intake of sweetened drinks such as sodas or juices can lead to increased energy intake that is not neutralized by a decrease in accompanying food intake. Increased portion sizes may also lead to increased energy intake.
Physical activity
Physical activity can be related to a person's professional activities, non-work related daily activities like walking or cycling, or it can be in the form of activities such as recreation or team sports. [5] The specific type of activity can be tailored to populations such as children, pregnant women, and elderly adults.[5] Tailored activity to one's fitness level also encourages the body to heal properly and prevent any injuries as a result of exercise
Being overweight or obese increases our risk of many diseases. In Australia, around 75% of men and 60% of women are carrying too much body fat and 25% of children are overweight or obese. This means the incidence of obesity-related disorders (such as coronary heart disease and diabetes), is also on the rise.
Losing weight has become a multi-billion-dollar industry. It’s hard to go a day without seeing or hearing about 'the answer to' or a 'miracle' weight-loss solution.
There are many unhealthy misconceptions about weight loss. There are no magical foods or ways to combine foods that melt away excess body fat. To reduce your weight, make small, achievable changes to your lifestyle.
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