Causes, locations, and suitable groups for weight loss

(III) Causes of Obesity

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(1) Heredity: Some people believe that obesity is closely related to heredity, due to genetic reasons.

Energy metabolism is reduced, while overeating occurs.

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(2) Food: Excessive calorie intake, especially a high-fat diet, is a cause of obesity.

The main cause of the disease.

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(3) Activity: Long-term inactivity and lack of exercise are causes of obesity.

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> (4) Age: Obesity is more common after age 35, and women are more prone to obesity after childbirth and during menopause.

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(5) Psychological factors: The function of the appetite center is controlled by mental state, and when the mind is confused...

When the pancreas secretes more insulin due to stimulation, appetite becomes abnormally increased, even at rest and during activity.

Energy consumption is less than that of the average person.

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(6) Endocrine factors: Obese people secrete too much insulin, which promotes fat synthesis as they age.

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(iv) The relationship between obesity location and health

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In the past, determining whether a person was obese was based on the patient's height and age.

Age, and standard weight can be directly found from a height and weight chart or calculated using relevant formulas. This standard weight is then compared with the actual weight to determine whether the individual is obese.

And the degree of obesity. Anyone who exceeds the standard weight by 20% is considered obese.

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> Symptoms.

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However, modern medicine believes that using the above methods to determine obesity is inaccurate.

That's correct, because it only considers body weight and ignores the location of body fat distribution.

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Whether being slightly overweight is a bad thing depends on the location of the weight gain in the body.

> Location. Experts believe that if fat accumulates in areas below the waist, such as the buttocks and hips...

Generally, there is little harm around the joints or thighs; in other words, this type of body...

People who are slightly overweight are not necessarily obese; at most, they just have a less attractive body shape.

However, if fat accumulates in the abdomen, chest, or shoulders, the situation is quite different.

People who are overweight are more prone to obesity-related cardiovascular diseases, such as:

Conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, fatty liver, and cholecystitis.

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Therefore, judging the harm of obesity is not solely based on whether one's weight exceeds the standard weight.

> Important, but even more important is seeing where excess fat "settles down" on the body.

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(V) Ten Types of People Who Should Lose Weight

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Obesity not only makes a person look unattractive and restricts their movement, but more importantly, it affects their health.

Obese individuals are more susceptible to disease and age faster. So, which obese people should lose weight? Experts believe...

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The following ten types of people need to lose weight.

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(1) Obese individuals whose weight exceeds the standard weight by more than 25%. (Generally, those who are overweight...)

If you are 20% over your ideal weight, you should consider losing weight; if you are more than 25% over your ideal weight, you must lose weight.

A simple method for calculating weight: Standard weight for men (kg) = height (cm) -

> 105; Standard weight for women (kg) = height (cm) - 100.

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(2) Obese young adults under the age of 40. The younger the age at which obesity occurs, the greater the likelihood of becoming severely obese.

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(3) Obese individuals with high blood lipids and cholesterol. Obese individuals have high blood lipids and cholesterol levels.

> Blood lipids are easily elevated. Obese individuals with high blood lipids and cholesterol are more prone to arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

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(4) Individuals with central obesity, where the waist circumference is greater than the hip circumference. Studies have shown that abdominal fat...

A significantly increased number of obese individuals are more likely to develop coronary heart disease than other obese individuals.

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(5) Obese women who have not conceived within two years of marriage. Moderate to severe obesity can affect fertility.

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(6) Obese individuals suffering from hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, or gout. These diseases...

This condition is related to obesity, and obesity can worsen the condition. Therefore, it is essential to treat the disease while simultaneously addressing it.

You need to lose weight, otherwise the treatment will not be effective.

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(7) Obese individuals with fatty liver or chronic hepatitis. Obesity not only leads to fatty liver but also...

It is easily cured, but it can also affect the prognosis of chronic hepatitis.

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> (8) Obese individuals whose parents died from obesity-related diseases.

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> (9) Obese individuals with a family history of stroke or myocardial infarction.

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> (10) Obese people who have gained weight for other reasons and whose doctors recommend that they lose weight.

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(vi) The disadvantages of childhood obesity

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With the development of modern medicine, it has been proven that coronary heart disease can begin in infancy.

The disease begins in early childhood, but symptoms of heart disease do not appear until adulthood. It has been observed that as early as 20 days after birth...

In infants as young as 20, fatty streaks can appear on the aortic wall, indicating that arterial development has begun at this time.

> Sclerotic lesions. This condition gradually evolves and worsens with age; and

In old age, almost 100% of people have significant arteriosclerosis. (Coronary arteries)

This also follows this pattern of development and evolution. For example, blood can be detected from birth to age 9.

The inner membrane of the tube gradually thickens and fatty streaks appear; more obvious fatty streaks can be seen between the ages of 10 and 19.

Plaques can be seen between the ages of 20 and 29, and symptoms of coronary heart disease can appear after the age of 40.

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High blood pressure and certain other risk factors for heart disease also originate in childhood.

Studies have shown that these risk factors can be improved during adolescence, thereby...

> To avoid harm in adulthood. A research report published in a pediatric journal points out:

The presence of risk factors such as hypertension in boys, along with increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels, is a significant concern.

> The increase is mainly caused by obesity.

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According to surveys, more than 50% of children who are obese will remain obese into adulthood.

Obesity increases the risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis.

Diseases such as diabetes, gallstones, arthritis, venous thrombosis, and chronic bronchitis.

Bronchitis is more common in obese people than in the general population. Obese individuals tend to be slower and more prone to bronchitis.

Obese individuals are more prone to accidents due to their slower reaction time; even during surgery, the wounds of obese individuals are more susceptible to injury.

The healing time is also longer, and the incidence of postoperative complications is also increased.

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Dai Yaoren, associate professor of the Department of Biology at Peking University, points out: Overnutrition in children leads to intellectual disability.

> It will decrease. He said that young parents nowadays spare no expense to buy for their only child

> Buying various high-end nutritional supplements in the hopes of improving the child's physical fitness. Facts prove...

> Clearly, this approach is unacceptable. Children aged 7 to 19 are in a crucial period of growth and development.

During this period, if there is excessive nutrition, immune cells will develop prematurely, leading to cell abnormalities in middle age.

> Cellular immunity declines rapidly. He said that currently, childhood obesity rates have increased significantly and should be addressed.

This has drawn the attention of nutritionists and parents. Otherwise, these overnourished children...

> After adulthood, physical and intellectual functions will decline significantly.

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Therefore, many health and medical experts believe that controlling and paying attention to childhood obesity is crucial.

Being overweight is important. Appropriate weight loss during adolescence can provide better health conditions for adulthood.

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(vii) Precautions for weight loss

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**1.** **Avoid excessive or rapid weight loss.**

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Perhaps you're worried about your weight gain! Because it's ruining your...

Your good figure affects your beauty and health.

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American scientists warn people: If you want to lose weight, you must do so gradually.

> Okay. A stable weight loss of 0.45-0.9 kg per week is scientifically sound, continuing until...

> Approaching a relatively ideal weight.

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Some people strictly control their food intake in order to lose weight, preventing their bodies from absorbing various nutrients.

> The nutrients that should be obtained. However, data shows that the daily calorie intake should reach...

> Less than 3352 kilojoules is harmful.

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Never let your weight drop below an acceptable level. Seriously.

Excessive weight loss can cause malnutrition, menstrual irregularities, infertility, hair loss, and skin problems.

> Illnesses, colds, severe constipation, and mental and psychological disorders.

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Experts have proposed four measures to achieve gradual weight loss, namely increasing activity levels.

Exercise regularly, engage in physical activity and manual labor; eat less fatty foods; eat less sugar and sweets.

Eat well; avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

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Just as you can't become fat in a day, you can't possibly become fat in a day either.

To become thin, it is crucial to avoid excessive or rapid weight loss.

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**2. Autumn is a good time to lose weight.**

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Modern medical research shows that obesity can change with the seasons.

> Changes. In summer, the heat leads to increased sweating and energy expenditure, resulting in faster fat cell metabolism and a higher degree of obesity.

The effects have lessened somewhat. In autumn, as the weather cools, fat cells begin to gradually accumulate, such as...

If left unchecked, the body will begin to become obese.

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**3.** **Be aware of the high-risk period for weight gain: 25-34 years old**

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If you are between 25 and 34 years old, you should pay special attention to your weight.

This is because it is a high-risk period for weight gain, and women are twice as likely to "change shape" as men.

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A 10-year US study involving nearly 10,000 people showed that people's most...

People are prone to gaining weight between the ages of 25 and 34. Therefore, it's important to prevent obesity early to avoid future health problems.

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One-third of those surveyed were overweight at the start of the study, researchers said.

Their weight was measured once each between 1971 and 1975, and again between 1981 and 1984.

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Of the women aged 25 to 34 who were overweight at the start of the study, 14.2% later experienced a higher risk of developing this condition.

> Weight gain increased significantly, with 5.6% of men of the same age experiencing this.

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Of the women who started the study with normal weight, 6.2% experienced significant weight gain later in life, compared to 2.9% of the men.

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> After age 55, the rate of weight gain in the subjects began to decrease.

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> 4. The four types of people most prone to weight gain

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(1) Athletes or people who enjoy sports, once they stop exercising for a period of time,

If dietary habits and portion sizes are not changed accordingly, resulting in excess calories in the body, weight gain will occur rapidly.

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(2) Middle-aged people are extremely prone to weight gain. The main reason for their weight gain is due to...

This is caused by a decrease in the body's ability to burn calories and a slowdown in metabolism, coupled with daily...

With reduced physical activity, the rate of fat accumulation increases significantly.

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(3) Women gain weight most rapidly after childbirth because their appetite is particularly good.

Since they are constantly surrounded by food, they can easily become obese if they don't control their eating habits.

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(4) People who drink alcohol frequently are also prone to weight gain, as alcohol is high in calories, so generally

People who enjoy drinking beer tend to have a thicker waistline.