The formation of adipose tissue with excess body weight of more than 20% of the average norm. Obesity is caused by an imbalance between energy intake (diet) and energy expenditure (physical activity). There are more and more overweight people in the world, regardless of age, race and gender. This is not just an unpleasant picture, it is a very complex disease that people do not pay much attention to.
– Obesity increases rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. It also affects the human musculoskeletal system and the reproductive function of both men and women. Obesity increases the risk of developing certain types of malignancies. In people with high weight, sleep is disturbed, lifestyle and physical activity are reduced, “said Flyura Symailova, a doctor on a healthy lifestyle at the National Hospital. According to WHO experts, about 5 million people died from obesity in the world in 2019. Causes of death: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, malignant neoplasms, stroke, chronic diseases of the respiratory and digestive organs. Treating obesity requires a multidisciplinary approach. It is carried out with the participation of doctors of various profiles, including a nutritionist, psychologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist and other specialists.
In addition to diet and exercise, there are therapeutic and surgical methods of treatment. Drug therapy is prescribed for patients whose BMI exceeds 30 kg/m2. Diet and physical activity do not have a positive effect for 3-4 months. The most effective way to combat excess weight is early detection and timely use. “You can slow down the development of obesity. The person himself should strive for this. First of all, you need to eat right and change your lifestyle. A balanced diet with enough proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins and fibers, contributes not only to weight loss, but also to improved health in general. Create a calorie deficit. For lunch, there should be 50% vegetables, 25% proteins and 25% side dishes. Don’t leave breakfast. Regular breakfast (low-fat) helps control appetite throughout the day. It can also be part of a long-term weight loss strategy. Eat slowly, chew well. This helps to feel full and reduce the amount of food. Drink more water and low-fat drinks. Regular drinking of clean water and drinks such as green tea helps maintain humidity Exercise. Physical activity increases calorie loss and accelerates weight loss. Learn to tolerate and overcome stress. Avoid alcohol. Follow the diet and work schedule as well. “says doctor Flyura Smailova.
