There are people who consider remote (home) working pleasant and comfortable. However, it is not healthy and may lead to unpleasant health problems (such as obesity). Therefore, people may experience diabetes or obesity due to a significant decrease in physical activity. This document will discuss the symptoms of obesity and how to prevent them.
Symptoms of Obesity
A chronic health disease that affects adults, teenagers, and children is called Obesity. At first, a few extra pounds may not seem like a big problem. However, weight gain can lead to severe health conditions. Obesity symptoms for adults include:
- Snoring
- Sleeping problems
- Fatigue
- Inability to perform basic physical tasks
- Psychological impact (such as depression, shame, social isolation, low self-esteem, and others)
- Back or joint pain
- Accumulation of excess body fat usually around the waist
- Breathing problems
- Increased sweating
- Skin problems
Symptoms for children and adolescents are a bit different. Examples include:
- Sleep apnea
- Eating disorders
- Shortness of breath with physical activity
- GI reflux
- Orthopedic problems (such as dislocated hips or flat feet)
- Early puberty in girls or delayed in boys
- Poor self-esteem
- Constipation
- Stretch marks on the back and hips
- Acanthosis nigricans (dark velvety skin around the neck and other regions)
- Fatty tissue deposits (for example breast area)
Can I Prevent Obesity?
Physicians usually see social isolation, blood vessel disease, heart disease, and obesity-related depression on the earlier onset of type 2 Diabetes. You should prevent obesity because it is essential to overall health. Otherwise, the risk of obesity into adulthood increases as the child grows older. Therefore, hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, and type 2 diabetes may occur. Check the following steps on how to prevent obesity in infants, teens, children, and adults:
Infants
Breastfed babies are less probably to become overweight or obese compared with others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, if your baby was not nursed, it does not mean that he or she will not be able to maintain a healthy weight in adulthood.
Teens and Children
In most cases, young people may become obese or overweight due to poor eating and lack of physical activity. Lifestyle and genetics also contribute to a child’s weight. Check below some recommendations to prevent overweight and obesity in teenage and childhood:
- It is recommended to encourage your kids to drink water, not sugary drinks only.
- Your kid should eat at least five fruits and vegetables every day.
- Fat-free or low-fat milk, fresh fruits, and vegetables should be stored in the fridge instead of soft drinks high in sugar and fat or snacks.
- Tell your kid to eat slowly and when hungry.
- You should limit your kid’s time on the computer and television between 1-2 hours daily.
- Children should at least 60 minutes do physical exercise.
Adults
A wide variety of weight loss and maintenance treatments also help to avoid obesity. Improving eating habits and physical exercise can help to avoid obesity. Check below some examples of obesity prevention:
- Eat daily 5-9 fruits and vegetables
- To get proper potion amounts, it is advised to measure and weight your meal
- Do not get foods that are too big to eat
- Add in your diet whole-grain products such as brown rice and whole-wheat bread. Furthermore, you should avoid white sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and saturated fat
- Decrease portion size and eat a smaller plate
- It is recommended to get at least 15 minutes of daily physical activity
- Additionally, 60 to 90 minutes of moderate to intense physical exercise 3-4 times weekly is advised.
Try to lose weight if you are overweight or obese because this condition impacts your immune system response to viral infections. Therefore, you may experience heart disease, cardiovascular problems, and type 2 diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the causes that you may get obese?
Commonly, environmental and genetic factors, poor diet, and lack of physical exercise lead to obesity. In case you are obese or overweight, talk with a healthcare provider for proper diet and treatment.
Are medicines available for obesity treatment?
Yes, a wide range of obesity medicines your physician may prescribe if you were diagnosed with this condition. For example Phentermine, Orlistat, Bupropion, Naltrexone, Topiramate, and Liraglutide, among others. Do not administer any of these drugs without a physician’s prescription because it may lead to unpleasant results.
What foods help to lose weight?
Some foods that can help you lose weight are dark chocolate, vegetables, apples, yogurt, beans, fatty fish, and whole grains. Adding these foods to your diet can help to decrease your weight. However, you should talk with a nutritionist about a proper diet.
