Obesity, BMI and Premature Death
The World Health Organization, in its 2000
report on obesity, states that obese people face 'increased risk of premature
death'. The consensus worldwide seems to be that risk of premature death
increases on a reasonably level curve upwards once BMI goes over 25, with
a much steeper curve after 30. At moderately high BMI's abdominal obesity
(central fat distribution) is an additional factor - i.e. if you have
much of your surplus fat around your middle even though your BMI is only
moderately high, risk of early death is increased.
Problems are also increased if you have
other risk factors for premature death as well as obesity - for instance,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or you smoke or have diabetes.
If you also take no exercise, with an official classification of sedentary,
then that too may increase risk of shortened lifespan.
Weight Loss Health Advice
Weight loss and health go hand in hand.
The healthier your body, the faster you lose weight. Which is another
good reason to exercise regularly and eat healthily. And it's another
good reason to avoid fad diets or weight loss methods (like weight loss
pills and supplements) that don't help us to develop good eating habits.
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