Obesity - Optimal Hormone Solutions

What is obesity?

Obesity is characterized by having an excessive amount of body fat. More specifically, it refers to having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is calculated based on your weight and height.

Causes

Obesity is generally caused by a combination of:

• Consuming more calories than your body burns through physical activity and normal functioning. This can happen by eating larger portions or high calorie foods.
• Lack of physical activity. Many people lead sedentary lifestyles with little regular exercise. This causes calories consumed to be stored as fat.
• Genetic factors. Some individuals are predisposed to gaining weight more easily.

Risks

Being obese comes with numerous health risks including:

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Joint problems
• Sleep apnea

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Diagnosis

Obesity is diagnosed by calculating your BMI using your height and weight measurements. A BMI of:

• 18.5-24.9 is considered healthy weight
• 25-29.9 is considered overweight
• 30 or higher is considered obese

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Treatment

The main obesity treatments focus on lifestyle changes:

• Following a nutritious reduced-calorie diet
• Engaging in 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise per week
• Making behavioral changes around eating and activity
• In some cases, medication or weight loss surgery

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