Fruit-based diet: The dangers and criteria for determining obesity

**IV. Fruit Diet**

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Throughout history, humanity has never been taught the pursuit and yearning for beauty; however, today...

Today, obesity has gradually become a stumbling block to people's pursuit of beauty.

It not only makes people look unattractive, but also causes them to be overweight, inconvenient in daily life, and hinders social interaction.

The main difficulty is that it harms human health and shortens lifespan.

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First, obese individuals are more prone to hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis. (This refers to the characteristics of fat metabolism in obese individuals.)

The main manifestations are elevated plasma free fatty acid concentration, and elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol.

Elevated blood lipid levels, including lipids, and a significantly increased risk of arteriosclerosis are observed in obese patients.

Compared to thin individuals, the incidence of coronary heart disease is five to one; elevated blood lipids are a contributing factor to its formation.

> A major cause of atherosclerosis.

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Secondly, they are more prone to hypertension. Survey results show that obese individuals have a higher incidence of hypertension.

> The proportion of people with hypertension was 23.3%, which is significantly higher than that of the general population.

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Third, they are more prone to diabetes. Obese individuals are more likely to develop diabetes due to abnormal insulin secretion.

> Often related. Recent studies have found that obese patients have higher plasma insulin concentrations.

The risk is significantly higher than normal, approximately four times higher. Therefore, obesity is considered the biggest risk factor for diabetes.

The idea that preventing and controlling obesity is the first step in preventing and controlling diabetes is gaining increasing attention.

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Fourth, they are prone to fatty liver disease. This is because fat accumulation in the liver leads to changes in liver cells.

Sexual dysfunction, fibrosis, and in severe cases, liver function can be impaired. It has been reported that obese individuals have [a risk factor].

>50%–55% of liver biopsies show fatty degeneration. The proportion of cirrhosis is also higher in obese individuals.

Many obese people also suffer from diabetes and fatty liver.

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Fifth, they are more prone to cholecystitis and Wilson's disease. The incidence of gallstones is high among obese patients.

This is particularly pronounced in women; reports indicate that 50% to 80% of obese women also suffer from bile duct disease.

Gallstones are more common in obese men than in people of normal weight.

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As can be seen from the above, obesity poses numerous health risks, no wonder it is so prevalent.

Since the 1990s, weight loss has become an increasingly popular topic of public concern.

So, what exactly does obesity mean?

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Obesity refers to a condition caused by disordered lipid metabolism or by the ingestion of nutrients.

When the amount of food consumed exceeds the amount consumed, the body stores more fat than the normal standard weight.

A prevalence of obesity is defined as a prevalence of obesity in individuals with a prevalence of more than 20% of their

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(a) Obesity must be determined by body fat measurement.

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Currently, the medical community increasingly believes that whether a person is truly "obese" cannot be determined solely by looking at...

Physical appearance and "ideal weight" are sometimes insufficient for accurate assessment. So-called "obesity" should be defined by changes in body composition.

Excessive fat accumulation can cause some people who don't appear obese to actually be "fat".

> "Overweight" type. Many massage therapists have firsthand experience with this. Many patients...

People who appear thin actually have excess body fat. A measurement reveals this.

Currently, their body fat percentage is as high as 40%. Conversely, some people may weigh more than [amount missing].

They were of "standard weight," but their health appeared to be excellent. This is because...

Some people are born with larger frames, making them appear heavier, but their body fat percentage is lower.

> The fat content is actually maintained at a healthy level.

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In this era where health and wellness are increasingly emphasized, many people understand that they cannot...

Using overall weight as a health standard, but focusing more on how to accurately measure body fat.

This test determines whether the body's fat content has reached a normal, healthy level. Currently, the United States has...

Some government agencies, such as the military, fire departments, and police departments, do not even consider height.

They use body weight as a standard, but pay more attention to the results of body fat tests.

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On the other hand, due to differences in physical structure, the standards for men and women...

The fat content also varies slightly. For men, a healthy body fat content should be...

> It remains between 10% and 18%, while for women it is between 16% and 22%. Undoubtedly...

Yes, excessive body fat can be harmful to health. Many people with heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol often have a lot of excess body fat. Conversely,

Those with lower body fat percentages tend to have more normal blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.

Lower calories, but also more energy and vitality. This is because strong muscles burn more calories.

The rate of metabolism is faster. In other words, the more muscle you have in your body, the faster your metabolism will function.

The faster you lose weight, the easier it is.

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For example, some women may reduce their risk of 2% after starting a series of exercise programs.

She could lose 2.3 kg of fat, but at the same time, she could also gain 2.3 kg of muscle.

Judging solely from her weight, she not only didn't lose weight but actually gained it; if tested at this point...

> Body fat can be detected to determine whether the body fat content has truly decreased. Currently...

Some experts suggest including body fat testing as part of a health checkup, just like...

Similar to blood pressure and cholesterol tests, this is currently the most accurate method for measuring body fat.

Yes, based on the principles of fluid statics, the body weight is measured using the "wet" weight in water.

The amount of muscle mass. In other words, those who are heavier in the water have more muscle mass.

> The more. Conversely, because fat has high buoyancy, those who float more easily on water have more fat in their bodies.

The higher the fat content, the better.

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(II) Determination of Obesity

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> **1.** **Standard Weight**

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Standard weight (kg) for people in northern my country = height (cm) - 150 × 0.6 + 50

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The standard weight (kg) for people in southern my country is calculated as: height (cm) - 150 × 0.6 + 48.

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> (The northern part refers to the provinces and regions north of the Yangtze River basin, and the southern part refers to the provinces and regions south of the Yangtze River basin).

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> **2** **. Obesity level**

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Obesity within ±10% is considered normal; from 20% onwards, each additional 10% is considered a degree of obesity.

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(1) 20%–30% are grade 1 obesity;

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(2) 30%–40% were grade 2 obesity;

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(3) 40%–50% were grade 3 obese;

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> (4) More than 50% are grade 4 obesity.