Physical Activities Resources

Physical activities are vital in achieving a

The following resources can be vital in accessing
healthy weight, and patients have to adapt to
their routine to get maximum results. Among care and support for obesity prevention.
the Adults, various exercises are recommended,
ranging from normal activities to vigorous exer- The Obesity Action
OBESITY
MANAGEMENT
cises. One should have at least 150 minutes of
Coalition leads grass-
exercise per week or take up 75minutes of vig-
orous activities for three days. Increased activi- roots efforts in sup-
ties help with;
• Effective burning of calories and glucose
porting Americans af-
fected by the disease &
sensitivity reducing the risk of diabetes.
PREVENTION
by raising awareness
• Reduction in fat accumulation as much of it
is broken down and preventing one from about treatment and prevention measures. Also, the
developing hypertension. organization offers community support to patients
• Improved blood circulation which essential and education about obesity.
reduces heart diseases risks.
• Maintaining healthy weight as excess fats or
Web: https://www.obesityaction.org/
nutrients are removed from the body. Tel: (800)717-3117
• Improved sleep and muscle flexibility.
The American Obesity
Dietary Interventions Foundation is a non-
Dietary interventions are another helpful strate-
gy to prevent and manage obesity as only profit organization fo-
cused on helping obese
healthy, and required nutrients are taken.
Hence, one has to improve their diet by; patients manage the disease by formulating activi-
Improved lifestyle for
• Reducing the intake of calories by 500 to
around 1000 to ensure lose of at least 1lbs.
ties for self-management and Improved behavior. better and a healthier
The organization further supports community
• Increase amount of fruits and vegetable use
in meals. members to get access to quality food that can help community
• Reduce or eliminate the amount of sugar- prevent obesity.
sweetened beverages use. Tel: (800) 684-3263
• Reduce the amount of meals that require Web: https://americanobesityfdn.org/
frying.
• Avoid fast foods and schedule meal times. NOTE:
Medication: If one has a BMI of more than Other resources for healthy living and improved Self-management
30.0, it is recommended that they get medica- obesity prevention can be retrieved from the Cen- for improved
tions alongside the use of therapeutic measures ters for Disease Control and Prevention site. The
to drive better weight loss. site also provides a list of community programs
outcomes and risk
that are implemented by the Government to help reduction.
curb obesity.
Web: https://www.cdc.gov/
 OBESITY PREVENTION AND
MANAGEMENT
Obesity
Defining obesity is always confusing, but it is
commonly referred to as the accumulation of
body fats due to poor health lifestyles, nutrition,
and lack of physical activities. Most people take
obesity as a cosmetic issue rather than a medical
condition that can affect their health.
Measuring Obesity
Obesity is measured by calculating the Body
Mass Index (BMI) of a person by taking a per-
son's body weight and dividing it by the person's
height. If a person weighs 200pounds and their
height is five feet and 8 inches, the person is
termed obese because their BMI index is 30.4.
It is vital to note that there are weight categories
one has to note and manage their weight well.
The categories are;
• Below a BMI of 18.5, one is considered to be
underweight.
• Between a BMI of 18.5 and 24.9, one is con-
sidered healthy.
• A BMI of 25.0—29.9 is termed overweight.
• And if one has a BMI of above 30, they are
obese.
Note:
When a person is termed as obese, they have to
fall under one of the following classes;
• Class 1: BMI of 30 to < 35
• Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40
• Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher (Severe).
Causes and Risk Factors
In identifying obesity causes and risk factors,
it is vital to state that there are modifiable
and non-modifiable.
Modifiable
• Having poor levels of physical activity
causing an increase in calories.
• Eating unhealthy meals such as fatty
meals, sugar sweetened beverages, and a
lot of carbohydrates.
• Being stressed or depressed leading to
eating disorders.
• Living in a poor or unsafe environment
that does not have enough facilities.
• Having poor sleep patterns.
Non-Modifiable
• Coming from a family that has certain
genes which increases one’s obesity risk.
• Obesity is more common among young
and middle age adults because of life-
style than the old persons.
• Certain medications such the anti-
depressants have been known to lead to
weight gain.
Consequences of Obesity
When a person has obesity which is not man-
aged well, there are complications which set.
Some of the consequences of uncontrolled
obesity are;
• Developing heart diseases such as heart
attack, heart failure, and coronary artery
disease.
• Onset of a stroke due to narrowing of
blood vessels and increased fat deposits.
• Having increased risks of sleep apnea.
• Developing diabetes type 2 because of
increased insulin resistance in the body,
meaning glucose is not broken down
well.
• A patient can develop cancers as the can-
cer of the colon and the breasts.
• The patients can also develop gallstones
in the bile duct or gallbladder.
Managing and Preventing Obesity
Health Education: Health education for
obesity management is essential as it ensures
that one has enough knowledge about the
disease and can implement preventative
measures. Thereby, adults should embrace
educational sessions to gain new knowledge
about obesity.
Lifestyle Counseling: Lifestyle counseling
for patients has proved effective as it im-
proves self-management and influences a
person's behavior. Thereby, embracing life-
style counseling can help eliminate behav-
iors such as increased screen time, intake of
unhealthy food, and poor physical activity.
Healthy Sleep Patterns: In adults and even
children, poor sleeping patterns, such as not
getting enough sleep, are associated with
weight gain and the onset of obesity. There-
by one should aim to have enough sleep
hours while implementing weight loss
measures to prevent an increase in weight.