The degree of obesity was measured by using the formula of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference (waist-hip ratio or WHR).
Body mass index (BMI) is the formula most often used to assess obesity. BMI is obtained by dividing weight by height squared (kg/m2). BMI value of 25 - 29.9 were classified as overweight (being overweight), while BMI of 30 or more were classified as obese (overweight). Waist circumference is used to assess the amount of abdominal fat content. Waist-hip ratio (WHR) is obtained by dividing the waist circumference by the hip circumference. WHR 1 or more (in men and women) showed the risk of obesity.
Obesity is a risk factor that is important in the incidence of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and breast, prostate, and colon. Thus, this condition can shorten one's age.
The cause of obesity is actually an interaction of various factors (genetic, psychological, socioeconomic, and cultural), such as overeating, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of activity, and slow metabolism. Obesity generally is hereditary and can be experienced by children and adolescents.
Waist circumference with the tendency of obese:
Men> 102 cm
Women> 80 cm
WHR> 1
Tips and health advice to Prevent Obesity
- Reduce portions. Live a diet low in fat and high in fiber.
- Reduce consumption of foods high in calories derived from fats such as meat, chicken skin, meat poultry red / black, fried foods, butter, margarine, cheese, milk (except skim milk), and junk food.
- Use vegetable oil, peanut oil or oil made from whole grains in moderation.
- Type of food consumed should consist of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free milk.
- Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
- Go with regular aerobic exercise under the supervision of trained instructors. Patients are also able to join the group of people who also have a weight problem for mutual support in diet and physical exercise program.
- Perform aerobic type exercise, like swimming, cycling, walking, and jogging.
- As far as possible keep the weight in order to remain within the normal range by doing a lot of physical activity.
- Do not take random drug / herbal slimming without first consulting a physician.
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