{"id":5006,"date":"2023-09-08T11:59:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T11:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/?p=5006"},"modified":"2025-04-28T06:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:09:40","slug":"obesity-rapid-fire-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/obesity-rapid-fire-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Obesity: Rapid-Fire Basics and Prevention Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Dr. Sucharitha&nbsp;breaks down obesity and how to prevent it.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What exactly is obesity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Obesity is excessive fat accumulation that causes health impairment and increases the risk of serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-exactly-is-obesity.webp\" alt=\"What exactly is obesity\" class=\"wp-image-6235\" title=\"What exactly is obesity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-exactly-is-obesity.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-exactly-is-obesity-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/what-exactly-is-obesity-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What exactly is obesity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How is it quantified?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Obesity is benchmarked and quantified using the body mass index (BMI), as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/body-mass-index-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Body mass index\" class=\"wp-image-6232\" title=\"Body mass index\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/body-mass-index-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/body-mass-index-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/body-mass-index-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/body-mass-index.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Body mass index<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How does it occur?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Obesity occurs due to an imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. Increasing urbanisation is an important reason of an increase in the rate of obesity.&nbsp;&nbsp;People are used to consuming calorie-dense foods high in fats and sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Other reasons are physical inactivity, sedentary jobs and easier commuting, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What are the symptoms of obesity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Symptoms of obesity include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Excess body fat around the waist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Abnormal sweating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Sleep problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Snoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/symptoms-of-obesity.webp\" alt=\"Symptoms of obesity\" class=\"wp-image-6234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/symptoms-of-obesity.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/symptoms-of-obesity-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.chchealthwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/symptoms-of-obesity-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Symptoms of obesity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>5. What are the risks of obesity?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Increase in BMI is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Coronary artery disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Osteoarthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Obstructive sleep apnoea (a condition caused by snoring).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Obesity also causes not only physical-health issues, but also psychiatric problems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Body image issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Low self-esteem and mood disorder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:22px\">Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome leading to depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>6. How to prevent obesity?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Obesity can be prevented by actively indulging in regular physical activities and cutting calorie-rich food intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Choosing a healthier diet like whole grains, vegetables and protein sources helps in prevention of unwanted fats in our body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important note: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advice not prescriptive. 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