Obesity
Obesity Not all fat is “bad.” Needed for… Definitions: Overweight (Over fat): BMI 25 – 29.9 Obese: BMI 30+
R U Overfat/Obese? a.k.a. “Morbid”
Obesity Epidemic
Risks of too much body fat… Diabetes Mellitus (3X greater) Due to adipokines causing insulin resistance Atherosclerosis Heart disease (aka CAD, CVD, PAD) Hypertension (50% of all cases) Stroke Gall Stones Due to excess lipids and cholesterol in bile Cirrhosis of Liver Various cancers Arthritis Due to excess strain on joints Gout Surgical complications Snoring and sleep apnea Varicose veins Accident related injuries Too little body fat also causes problems.
Caloric Balance
Where your Calories are spent Basal metabolism… Thermic effect of foods… Carbs Simple 1-2 % Complex 6-10% Lipids 5% Proteins 25% Physical Activity… We have control