Heart Disease Stroke And Obesity
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Heart Disease, Stroke, and Obesity
Obesity is characterized by having excessive body fat, impacting health with issues like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
When you are obese, your risk for heart disease increases significantly. Excess body fat elevates cholesterol and triglyceride levels, raises blood pressure, and can lead to diabetes. For individuals with diabetes, the risk of a major heart attack or stroke can double.
Obesity occurs when calorie intake exceeds the calories burned through physical activities or exercise. Consuming high levels of calories, particularly from saturated fat and cholesterol, elevates blood cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart disease.
Determining Obesity
Body fat is measured using waist circumference and body mass index (BMI). A high-risk waistline is over 35 inches for women and over 40 inches for men.
BMI evaluates body weight in relation to height, providing a body composition measure corresponding to body fat. It is calculated by taking body weight in pounds, dividing by height in inches squared, and then multiplying by 703.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, BMI categories are as follows:
- Underweight: below 18.5
- Healthy: 18.5 - 24.9
- Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9 (generally 10% over ideal body weight)
- Obese: 30.0 or greater
- Extreme obesity: A BMI of 40 or more
Tips to Reduce or Prevent Obesity
1. Increase Physical Activity:
- Adults should engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise three to four times a week.
- Children need at least 60 minutes of activity the same number of times per week.
2. Limit Sedentary Activities:
- Reduce time spent watching TV or using computers and video games.
3. Create Active Opportunities:
- Incorporate physical activities at work and home.
4. Promote Healthy Eating:
- Aim for five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
5. Control Portions:
- Avoid supersized and value meals that offer larger portions.
By taking steps to reduce or prevent obesity, you can enjoy numerous health benefits, including a longer, healthier life. Addressing weight issues is crucial for preventing heart disease and related health problems. Currently, Americans have one of the highest rates of heart disease globally, largely due to widespread obesity.
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