Avoid becoming obese

Over the last decade, the percentage of obese people in the U.S. has increased steadily.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60 percent of the adults in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese.  How do you define obesity?  Medical professionals such as physicians use body mass index (BMI).  A person’s height and weight are used to calculate the BMI.  If the resulting number falls between 25 and 29.9, a person is called overweight.  If the number is 30 or higher, then a person is identified as obese.  Depending on the higher number, there are categories of obesity.  A morbidly obese person, a person who is 100 pounds higher than his or her ideal weight, faces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and joint or bone related conditions.

Weight gain is experienced when a person burns less than what he or she is eating in calorie terms.  Less activity leads to store more pounds in your body.  Surgery such as bariatric surgery is an option to remove as well as avoid weight gain.  Some use supplements to control eating habits.  The best solution is to control a person’s diet and follow an exercise routine.  Eating smartly always lead to improved health.