Obesity is defined as a disease process characterized by excessive body fat accumulation with multiple organ-specific consequences. Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems.
Why do people become obese?
Body Mass Index:
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of weight status at an individual level and takes account of the expected differences in weights in adults of different heights. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.
ie: BMI = body weight (kg) / height (m)2
BMI (kg/m2) | Classification | |
from | up to | |
18.5 | underweight | |
18.5 | 25.0 | normal weight |
25.0 | 30.0 | overweight |
30.0 | 35.0 | class I obesity |
35.0 | 40.0 | class II obesity |
40.0 | class III obesity |
Factors affecting BMR:
The term weight management generally encompasses the following goals:
Healthcare professionals should make patients aware of the following health benefits associated with sustained modest weight loss:
The aim of weight loss and weight maintenance interventions should be to:
Exercise Program
Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness:
Obesity Management at Dr. Ketan Bhatikar’s SPARC