The rise of gymnasiums, yoga centres, and other aerobic exercise centres offering a reduction of weight and a perfect body shape is a common sight nowadays.
Yes, overweight and obesity is a major concern for the masses now.
This is not only attributed to external appearances but also to the risks posed by increased body weight.
Obesity as a morbid condition as well as a risk factor is well established.
What Is Obesity?
Obesity is the condition in which abnormal growth of adipose tissues occurs either due to enlargement of fat cells or due to an increase in the number of fat cells.
A combination of the above two also is possible.
Obesity is usually expressed in Body Mass Index (BMI).
If BMI is above 30 we can call it obesity. If BMI is between 25 and 30 the condition is termed as Overweight.
In the android type of obesity, fat distribution is mostly abdominal and in Gynoid type of obesity, fat distribution is more peripheral.
Major Causes
A major cause is eating habits. (Eating in between meals, over intake of sweets, refined foods and fats)
Composition of the diet
Periodicity of the diet.
Sedentary lifestyle.
Psychosocial factors lie emotional disturbances which can lead to overeating.