Obesity is a
serious, chronic disease that can have a negative effect on many systems in
your body. People who are overweight or
obese have a much greater risk of developing serious conditions, including:
·
Heart
disease
·
Type
2 diabetes
·
Bone
and joint disease
The
prevalence of childhood obesity has increased dramatically over the past few
decades, and obesity during adolescence is associated with significant medical
morbidity during adulthood. Eating disorders and obesity are usually seen
as very different problems but actually share many similarities. Eating
disorders (EDs) are the third most common chronic condition in adolescents,
after obesity and asthma.
In
fact, eating disorders, obesity, and other weight-related disorders may overlap
as girls move from one problem, such as unhealthy dieting, to another, such as
obesity. Understand the links between eating disorders and obesity and promote
healthy attitudes and behaviors related to weight and eating.
What is an
Eating Disorder?
Eating
Disorders describe illnesses that are
characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about
body weight or shape. Eating disturbances may include inadequate or excessive
food intake which can ultimately damage an individual’s well-being. The most
common forms of eating disorders include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and
Binge Eating Disorder and affect both females and males.
Signs
& Symptoms of an Eating Disorder:
A
man or woman suffering from an eating disorder may reveal several signs and
symptoms, some which are:
1.
Chronic
dieting despite being hazardously underweight
2.
Constant
weight fluctuations
3.
Obsession
with calories and fat contents of food
4.
Engaging
in ritualistic eating patterns, such as cutting food into tiny pieces, eating
alone, and/or hiding food
5.
Continued
fixation with food, recipes, or cooking; the individual may cook intricate
meals for others but refrain from partaking
6.
Depression
or lethargic stage
7.
Avoidance
of social functions, family and friends. May become isolated and withdrawn
8.
Switching
between periods of overeating and fasting
What
are the health risks associated with these disorders?
1.
Stunted
growth.
2.
Delayed
menstruation.
3.
Damage
to vital organs such as the heart and brain.
4.
Nutritional
deficiencies, including starvation.
5.
Cardiac
arrest.
6.
Emotional
problems such as depression and anxiety.
What
is Obesity?
Obesity means being overweight by the accumulation of excess fat within the body. Obesity is defined to some extent by measuring Body Mass Index (BMI). People become obese by consumption of excess calories, imbalance between calories intake and calories outgoing, leading a sedentary life, lack of sleep , disturbances in lipid metabolism and intake of medications that put on obese.
What are the risks associated with obesity?
Obesity increases the risk for:
Obesity means being overweight by the accumulation of excess fat within the body. Obesity is defined to some extent by measuring Body Mass Index (BMI). People become obese by consumption of excess calories, imbalance between calories intake and calories outgoing, leading a sedentary life, lack of sleep , disturbances in lipid metabolism and intake of medications that put on obese.
What are the risks associated with obesity?
Obesity increases the risk for:
2.
Stroke
3.
Cardiovascular
disease
4.
Gallbladder
disease
5.
Diabetes
6.
Respiratory
problems
7.
Arthritis
8.
Cancer
9.
Emotional
problems such as depression and anxiety
How
eating disorder and obesity are related?
Eating disorders and obesity are part of a range of weight-related problems.
1.
Body
dissatisfaction and unhealthy dieting practices are linked to the development
of eating disorders, obesity, and other problems.
2.
Binge
eating is common among people with eating disorders and people who are obese.
3.
Depression,
anxiety, and other mood disorders are associated with both eating disorders and
obesity.
4.
The
environment may contribute to both eating disorders and obesity.
Help
adolescents develop healthy eating habits:
·
Help
children learn to control their own eating.
·
Offer
children a variety of healthy foods at meal and snack times.
·
Eat
dinner together as a family most days of the week.
·
Be
aware of your child's emotional health or else consult a psychologist
·
Encourage
children to participate in sports, dance, swimming and other physical
activities.
·
Counteract
harmful media messages about body image.
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