PREVENTION OF OBESITY
WHAT ARE THE OBESITY?
Obesity is a condition that is associated with having an excess of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control when dieting.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF OBESITY?
- Behavior (food choices and proportion)
- Environment
- Genetics
WHAT ARE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY?
The most prevalent obesity-related diseases includes the following:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Heart diseases
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Gall bladder disease
- Sleep apnoea and respiratory problems
- Certain cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)