OBESITY

OBESITY
by Nnamdi Bonny.
THE assessment of a person is basically aided by their physical appearance. This is not limited to one’s fashion idea, as regards to choice of clothes and accessories, but more essentially one’s physique. The physical appearance of an individual is one discrete disclosure about their eating habits, health conditions and some behavioural tendencies.
Ladies and men alike have a picture of what is socially acceptable as a good physique. However, some fall into categories which are classified as extreme weight conditions which may have very debilitating medical and social implications.
One of such extreme conditions is called OBESITY. Contrary to what many believe, a large size does not necessarily translate to an obese condition. A person is said to be obese basically when their B. M. I. (Body mass index) is greater than or equal to 29 kg/m2. The BMI can be calculated by dividing the weight of person in kilogram by the square of their height in metres.
This however does not completely indicate obesity because in some cases the weight of one’s bones may account for a larger proportion of one’s body mass. Scientifically an obese condition can be exactly determined by ascertaining the total body fat & total carbohydrate and carrying out comparative analysis based on the results gotten.
Obesity is a medical condition which can be treated either by chemotherapy (use of drugs), dietary practices, and physical exercise or in some cases surgical operations.
My candid advice is that we prevent this onset by observing hygienic eating patterns & regular physical exercise. Remember prevention is always better than cure.
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