OBESITY FACTS
OBESITY is a serious medical condition
that is assosiated with a range of life threatening conditions
they are also the most difficult and complex to treat
OBESITY EFFECTS YOUR HEALTH
FACT IT CAUSES
TIREDNESS
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
LACK OF ENERGY
LOW SELF ESTEEM
DEPRESSION
OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE
TYPE2 DIABETES
SLEEP DISORDERS
HEART ATTACK
BACK PROBLEMS
OSTEOATHRITIS
SOME CANCERS
REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS
Suggestions for a HEALTHY DIET include
- Control the quantity of food. The quantity of what you eat is critical. Have some idea of how many calories are in that muffin, burger or beverage. Practice portion control so you don’t overeat at one sitting (especially at restaurants, which tend to serve larger amounts of food than you would have at home).
- Consider the quality of food. Examine the content of what you eat, and avoid saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and salt. Learning to read nutrition labels is a good way to determine the quality of the foods you eat.
- Eat more nutrient-dense foods. These foods – like fruits, vegetables, and those with whole grains – are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber and tend to be lower in calories.
- Avoid eating “because it’s there.” For most of us, food is abundant and readily available. We eat at home, in restaurants, in our cars, in front of the television and computer. We often eat from habit, not because we’re hungry.
- Make changes in small steps. You need not dive into deprivation. Small changes over time can reap big rewards.
Your activity is the “calories out” part of the equation.
WALKING BACK TO HEALTH
To burn the calories you consume by eating, you must be active. (Remember to check with your physician before starting an exercise program if you’ve been inactive for some time.)
