Weight Loss

Obesity means an excess fat collection in the body. There is always an optimal weight for every age and sex. In obesity, this weight exceeds the upper limit of normal by 30%.
Obesity is a medical condition that can lead to: –

• Diabetes
• High blood pressures
• Heart diseases like coronary heart diseases (CHD)
• Diseases of gall bladder
• Sleep apnea plus other respiratory problems
• Osteoarthritis
• Stroke
• Increased risks for many cancerous conditions in both men and women

So how is OBESITY measured?

The most widely used calculator for obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI). This number is a ratio of a person’s weight (in kilograms) to his height (in meter square). BMI from 30 up to 35 indicates obesity. For adults above 35, a BMI greater than 27 is considered obese. According to the American Obesity Association (AOA), BMI also indicates the potential health risks that accompany obesity.
BMI less than 19 indicates mal-nutrition, while people with BMIs 25 up to 30 are considered overweight for their age and sex. BMI over 40 suggests morbid obesity. The BMI is a very sensitive indicator of obesity for people between the ages of 19 and 70 years.
Still, BMI is unsuitable in:

• Elderly people with general debility.
• Deformities of the spine like scoliosis (lateral deviation of the backbones) or kyphosis (forward deviation of the backbone)
• Children growing up very fast.
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• Bodybuilders and athletes