Obesity is a condition that involves excessive amounts of body fat and can be caused by excessive food consumption and lack of physical activity. However, there are also other factors that can lead to the development of obesity and that make it easier to gain weight. Generally, obesity results from a combination of hereditary factors, […]
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Obesity is a condition characterized by excess weight, usually due to poor eating habits. In addition to causing aesthetic changes and impacting self-esteem, obesity also increases the risk of developing several other diseases, from diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, impotence and even infertility. However, diseases caused by obesity can be controlled and often cured, as long […]
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Obesity can be treated with diet, regular physical exercise or the use of medication prescribed by your doctor to help reduce appetite and binge eating. In some cases, bariatric surgery may also be indicated, as it reduces the absorption of food through the gastrointestinal tract, promoting weight loss. The main objective of these treatments is […]
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Childhood obesity is excessive weight gain in childhood, which can cause low self-esteem and symptoms such as difficulty breathing during sleep, knee pain and easy fatigue during physical activities. Most of the time, childhood obesity is caused by unhealthy eating habits and an inactive lifestyle, but it can also arise due to hormonal imbalances or […]
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Morbid obesity is characterized by a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40 kg/m². This form of obesity is also known as grade 3 obesity. BMI is not an accurate tool for diagnosing obesity and, therefore, the doctor and nutritionist must carry out a complete assessment, using other body measurements, such as […]
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Obesity is a chronic disease that can increase the risk of developing diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, some types of cancer or osteoarthritis of the bones, in addition to psychological changes, such as depression and anxiety. Obesity can be caused by several factors, such as excessive food consumption, lack […]
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Taking care of your diet and exercising regularly is essential to maintain your health. A obesity of adults and children is increasingly common nowadays, as many people are in the habit of consuming high-calorie and fatty foods, in addition to not practicing any type of physical activity. To avoid obesity in any age group, it […]
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