Solutions to Obesity
Education
Educating the public on the severe negative effects of obesity is the needed start to finding a solution to obesity. This includes education on the importance of a healthy, well rounded diet, as well as the necessary amount of physical activity.
Some of the health consequences of obesity include hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, breathing problems, etc.
Eating a healthy diet and reducing a sedentary lifestyle as much as possible is crucial for weight loss.
Physical Activity
Mayo Clinic suggests 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity and 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, as well as two days of strength training per week.
Mayo Clinic also suggests reducing sitting time. “The more hours you sit each day, the higher your risk of metabolic problems.”
Daily physical activity will also allow you to eat more on your diet depending on the amount of calories burned during physical activity.
There is evidence that shows that physical activity may even reduce the risk of a bad diet.
Proper Diet
Lowering your daily caloric intake will slowly but surely cause weight loss. “A low calorie diet provides a steady way to achieve weight loss” (Diabetes.co.uk)
Protein is 4 grams per calorie, carbs are 4 grams per calorie, fat is 9 grams per calorie.
Consuming low calorie foods such as fruits, vegetables and lean cuts of meat are a good place to start.
The best diet is a diet that you can stick to for the rest of your life.
90% of diets fail due to the sudden drastic change in the individual’s life.
References
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Adult obesity causes & consequences. (2021, March 22). Retrieved April 19, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html