Obesity..why you need to prevent it and how

 When a person starts adding weight the fat cells initially start to hypertrophy meaning they get bigger,so it's easy to shed such weight because the fat cells just shrink back. When a person becomes obese these fat cells not only hypertrophy they become hyperplastic, meaning the numbers of fat cells increases. Thus it's harder to shed such weight because even if the cells shrink they don't reduce in number.

Risk factors for obesity includes;

.Genetics -This can play a role on how efficiently your body converts food to energy and how your body burns calories during exercise. 

. Family lifestyle 

. Unhealthy eating habits 

. Inactivity and sedentary life style 

. Age

. Pregnancy 

. Certain medications e.g 

. Certain medical conditions e.g Cushing syndrome 

 Complications of obesity includes;

-Medical complications like;

. Hyperlipidemia 

.Type 2 diabetes

.High blood pressure

.Heart disease

.Stroke

.Cancer

.Breathing disorders, including sleep apnea

.Gallbladder disease

.Gynecologic problems, such as infertility and irregular periods

.Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues

.Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

.Osteoarthritis

.Skin conditions, including poor wound healing

-Psychosocial complications like;

Depression

Disability

Sexual problems

Shame and guilt

Social isolation

Lower work achievement

Prevention of obesity involves the following;  Not surprisingly, the steps to prevent weight gain are the same as the steps to lose weight: daily exercise, a healthy diet, and a long-term commitment to watch what you eat and drink.

-Exercise regularly.Moderately intense physical activities include fast walking and swimming.
-Eat healthy meals and snacks. Focus on low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid saturated fat and limit sweets and alcohol.
-Know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat. Identify situations that trigger out-of-control eating.
-Monitor your weight regularly. This can help you detect small weight gains before they become big problems.
Be consistent. Sticking to your healthy-weight plan as much as possible increases your chances of long-term success.

Your health is in your hands,safe guard it.