OBESITY

Obesity means excess accumulation of fat in the body

Once it develops it is difficult to ‘cure’ and usually persists throughout life

Obesity is usually diagnosed on the basis of calculation of “Body mass index”

What is Obesity?

Obesity – An imbalance in energy intake and energy expenditure

Proteins (20%) BMR (60-65%)

ENERGY INTAKE ENERGY EXPENDITURE

Carbohydrates (55%) Physical activity (25-30%)

Fats (25%)

Thermic effectof food (10%)

Genes haven’t changed

Therefore the environment has changed:◦Availability of food◦Alteration in food intake◦Less activity

Cause of Obesity

Your generation is the first generation who is at serious risk of not outliving their parents…

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Austin’s story

In the UAE:◦ 21.5% of children are overweight (13.7% of these

are obese)◦ More girls than boys are overweight (22.9% vs

20.2%)

PEOPLE NEED TO MOVE MORE!

We need to do something about this!

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

◦ Control your weight◦ Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease◦ Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic

syndrome◦ Reduce your risk of some cancers◦ Strengthen your bones and muscles◦ Improve your mental health and mood◦ Improve your ability to do daily activities ◦ Increase your chances of living longer

The Benefits of Physical Activity

To achieve maximum cardiovascular benefits from aerobic exercise, exercise professionals recommend elevating the heartbeat to approximately 70 percent of the individual’s maximum heart rate.

Once that elevated rate is achieved during exercise, continue exercising to maintain that rate for 30 minutes. This regime should be repeated three times each week.

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Where and how can we be active?