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Weight Loss Obesity or fatness is
a real threat to our life. It hampers our health and interferes
with our day to day existence. A body burdened with excessive weight
starts mal-functioning even at a very young age. Obesity makes a
person inactive and makes his life an uneventful and boring affair.
The increasing rate of obesity is a big concern for all of us. It
can lead to various negative implications pertaining to our health.
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and
health conditions such as hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Type 2 diabetes,
coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis,
sleep apnea, respiratory problems and certain form of cancers.
The human body is composed of a variety of different tissue types.
The so-called 'lean' tissues, such as muscle, bone, and organs are
metabolically active, while adipose, or fat tissue, is not. There
are different methods of assessing the percent of fat vs. lean mass
of an individual. These methods are referred to as Body Composition
Analysis. The best method of fat assessment through body composition
analysis is hydrostatic or hydrodensitometry. It makes you aware
of your physical status.
Appetite suppressants and fad diets can be used for curtailing
weight within a short span. But to maintain a proper weight and
a healthy body requires a little amount of hardship. A combination
of a healthy diet and lifestyle with a proper mix of exercise can
take you a long way in this regard. It can keep your body healthy
for years to come. |
