Before we discuss on obesity, we need to see how it is defined!!
Obesity
is graded according to your weight and its relation to your height.
The
parameter used for it is known as Body Mass Index (BMI).
Divide
your weight (in kg) with your height (in meters) twice. And see in the table
below to see where you stay in weight.
BMI=Weght(kg)/Height(m)2
Table : The International
Classification of adult underweight, overweight and obesity according to BMI
Classification
|
BMI(kg/m2)
|
|
Principal cut-off points
|
Additional cut-off points
|
|
Underweight
|
<18.50
|
<18.50
|
Severe
thinness
|
<16.00
|
<16.00
|
Moderate
thinness
|
16.00 - 16.99
|
16.00 - 16.99
|
Mild
thinness
|
17.00 - 18.49
|
17.00 - 18.49
|
Normal
range
|
18.50 - 24.99
|
18.50 - 22.99
|
23.00 - 24.99
|
||
Overweight
|
≥25.00
|
≥25.00
|
Pre-obese
|
25.00 - 29.99
|
25.00 - 27.49
|
27.50 - 29.99
|
||
Obese
|
≥30.00
|
≥30.00
|
Obese
class I
|
30.00 - 34.99
|
30.00 - 32.49
|
32.50 - 34.99
|
||
Obese
class II
|
35.00 - 39.99
|
35.00 - 37.49
|
37.50 - 39.99
|
||
Obese
class III
|
≥40.00
|
≥40.00
|
Just remember: There is no shortcut for weight loss.One
must have to do exercise as prescribed by physiotherapist. Physiotherapist can
teach aerobic exercises once you are screened for fitness.
An
exercise program design usually consist of mode of exercise and its duration
suitable for an individual according to his age, health and body needs,
considering that no two individuals are alike.
Some
people report that they feel weakness or tiredness or get their muscles injured
after exercise. They can consult a physiotherapist to help them design their
exercise program.
Exercise
may differ for the persons having any disorders like hypertension, diabetes,
asthma, arthritis, varicose vein etc.
One
should be aware of misleading advertisement offering remedies of weight loss,
as it could be injurious to health.
Necessary
diet changes are also required to restrict fat production.
Daily
routine… dincharya… food habits ….. sleeping habits do play a major role in
management of obesity treatment……….
Ayurved
can help in conjunction with exercise..You may further read following links:
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