Lifestyle Interventions For Managing Obesity

The author purpose for written this piece is to knowledge the people on how Obesity

Adult overweight and obesity have become a worldwide issue that has very dangerous consequences on health. World Health Organization defines obesity as the “epidemic of the 21st Century”. WHO reports show that 1.9 billion people with 18 years age and older are overweight, and 600 million of them are obese. In the United States, obesity is a serious problem today that results from overconsumption of high-fat food and sugary food with lack of exercise. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention reports show that the obesity rates are above 20 percent in all states. Overweight and obesity have become a major public health issue because of their high rates of mortality and morbidity. People who are considered overweight or obese are at increased

Around the world, obesity has recently become a growing epidemic and its prevalence is continuing to increase at an astonishing rate. According to Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and National Population Health Survey (NPHS), between 1985 to 2000 there has been an increase in obesity prevalence from 5.1% to 9.3% in Canadians ages 20-64 (1). Likewise, this has significantly increased the amount of deaths due to obesity from 2,514 to 4,321 from 1985 to 2000 (1). This trend in growth in obesity will continue to increase unless obesity is treated more seriously, which could be done by treating obesity as a disease (1).

RESULTS: It was estimated that the prevalence of obesity in adults aged 60 and older will increase from 32.0% in 2000 to 37.4% in 2010 (range 33.6-39.6%). The number of obese adults aged 60 and older will increase from 14.6 to 20.9 million (range 18.8-22.2 million). Similarly, it was estimated that the prevalence of normal weight among adults aged 60 and older will decrease from 30.6% in 2000 to 26.7% in 2010 (range 31.0-24.7%).

Obesity is one of the major challenge worldwide with increasing numbers in mortality, morbidity and reduced life expectancy associated with it. In fact, it is reported

In order to reduce the risk of the older adult becoming frail, nurses should educate individuals to reach and maintain their optimal BMI. It is not beneficial for an older adult to be underweight, as that increases the risk for disability through decrease in muscle mass and osteoporosis leading to frailty (Bowen et al., 2012). Further, an older adult being overweight or obese is not beneficial either. As suggested by both studies, being obese increases the risk of frailty and mortality as obesity predisposes individuals to many health issues, especially in the older adult. Further, being overweight may lead to functional limitations and disabilities, which could lead to frailty despite the possible increase in nutrients and energy an individual may receive (Bowen et al., 2012). Thus, it is most beneficial for individuals to be normal

Obesity among individuals 65 years old and above is notably on the rise. Ogden, Carroll, Fryar and Flegal, (2015) affirmed the prevalence of obesity in older adults aged 60 and over (37.0%) was higher than among younger adults aged 20–39 (32.3%) (p. 2). In a randomized controlled trial done by Villareal et al., (2011) pointed out “obesity exacerbates the age-related decline in physical function” which corresponds to a surge in skilled nursing home [SNF] admission secondary to frailty and inability to care for themselves (p. 1219). Because people who are considered obese and elderly are at higher disk of functional decline, the physical therapist [PT] should possess basic knowledge on nutritional wellness to educate and promote health and overall wellness in this particular population.

Morbid obesity, which is apparent when a person’s body mass index (BMI) is >40 kg/m2, is a very dangerous condition that affects many people worldwide. It is a serious issue that should be discovered and treated in the early stages of its development to ensure that it does not become too severe. This paper discusses some of the characteristics of this ailment, some health disparities associated with it, and some resources that are available for prevention and treatment of this affliction.

Obesity is an excess of human body fat. The persons accumulating too much body fat are known as obese people. Obesity is an alarming threat globally. In medical terms, the individuals having at least 20 percent higher body weight are to be considered obese, which can affect their health in negative manners. The persons with BMI (Body Mass Index) from 25 to 29.9 may be considered as over-weighted, and they may also have several health Problems. In 1997, the obesity was declared as a global epidemic with major health implications by WHO (World Health Organization) (WHO, 2001). According to the findings of an annual survey from 1999 to 2000 by National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in the United States, the prevalence of obesity and overweight in both youth and children was noted as over 15 percent. While since the 1960s, this figure has been tripled as well (Ogden CL et al, 2003). Additionally, around 80 percent of youth with obesity has also been supposed to continue with the trend of their obesity even into their adulthood (Whitaker RC et al, 1997 and Guo SS, Chumlea WC, 1999).

The rising global obesity is becoming an alarming problem within the 21st century. Adult obesity has increased 10% over the past twenty years with 62% of the English population deemed to be over weight (HSCIC, 2015). In the same report, HSCIC stated hospital admissions with a primary diagnosis of obesity were 5 times higher today than over the previous 10 years displaying the impact the prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities is having, putting growing pressure on the health care system (Malik, Willett, & Hu, 2013).

Obesity is occurring when heavy accumulation of fat in one’s body and it can increase the risk of infecting heart disease and diabetes. Obesity can be classified into 2 types. Type-1 obesity is caused by practicing an unhealthy lifestyle. It happens to one who does not want to exercise regularly and do not control his eating habits. Whereas, someone suffering from type-2 obesity is probably caused by his inherited genetic from his own family or may be medical conditions. For instance, hormonal imbalance such as hypothyroidism is also one of the causes which lead to obesity. Only about 1% of obese exists in type 2 obesity. The past research had shown that people in nationwide suffering from obesity are increasing year by year. This investigation is conducted to find out the methods to curb obesity from deteriorating the health of these people.

This paper will discuss these factors of obesity and discus the novel solution to tackle the topic of obesity. http://www.amc.edu/Patient/services/Surgery/bariatric_surgery/conditions.cfm

Obesity is a condition that is characterized by excess body weight due to the overconsumption of calories in relation to the calorie loss. There are however other associated causes of obesity that have been identified by the scholars and the variables involved in the trend of this condition have a significant correlation. Different tools have been implemented overtime in the management of obesity to mitigate the short term and the long-term effects that result from this condition. However, there has been a variance in the view of the prevalence and incidence of obesity. This has caused a lack of a common ground among the researchers; making this topic an endless motion. Some of

Furthermore, obesity has been a major issue nowadays and has also increased significantly in the past decade. Therefore, chronic diseases associated with obesity increased. It is a serious problem that can lead to early death and a study showed that nearly one-third of the world population is either obese or overweight. Therefore, This problem must be taken seriously.

However, these recommendation, which commonly accepted in the scientific community, are not enough. Firstly, long-term healthy weight maintenance is unlikely to achieve by diet and exercise-induced weight loss (Buchwald, 2004 & Curioni and Lourenco, 2005). Secondly, the current available pharmacological treatment is usually not realistic solution to obesity as many medicines used for long treatment period, cause many adverse side effects and need to be combined with drastic diet changes such as very low calories diet or so called crash diet (Apfelbaum et al, 1999 & Buchwald, 2004). In addition to that, virtually no single treatment regimen until now can offer a long-term weight maintenance after the treatment period (Michelle, 2013). Finally, weight-loss surgery not suitable for everyone because it is invasive, high-risk surgery and expensive (Saber and Hale, 2014). All these reasons suggest that it is very difficult to archive and maintain healthy weight using these approaches.