Obesity is gradually attaining epidemic proportions not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. People are getting obese cutting across country, class, economical status and region. Lack of physical exercise, junk food habits, lack of awareness and advertisements are fuelling the growth of obesity. Surprisingly, obesity is rapidly growing in low to middle income families due to use of cheap junk foods.
Obesity causes more than 50 diseases of which Diabetes, heart disease and stroke are major ones. It is very difficult to control blood sugar and blood pressure in obese patients. They gradually develop metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance if they failed to control their weight.
How to control Obesity?
1. Exercise for 30-45 minutes is best. Brisk walking is ideal and simple exercise to control one’s weight.
2. Eating diet rich in vegetables and fruits is good.
3. Stay away from fast foods which are rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
4. Never skip breakfast.
5. Stay away from soft drinks and other high calorie diet.
6. Encourage children to play physical games than computer games.
7. Schools should not allow the vendors to sell soft drinks and fast foods in their campuses.
8. Parents should control TV watching habits of children.
9. Governments should levy higher taxes on junk foods and high calorie drinks.
Controlling weight is in our hands. We just need determination to control this epidemic.
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