A person who has a body mass index of 30 and above is considered to be obese. The rising percentage of obese people everywhere is alarming, and even in poor countries we can find obese people. There are certain effects that obesity may have on a person. Not everybody will experience all the effects, but it’s good to know what the risks are.
Low self-esteem is the first effect. It is common in individuals who are suffering from obesity. They feel that people will not accept them because of their physical appearance. Because of people scrutinizing them, they gradually develop different moods. There are times that they just want be alone and hide from the world.
People who are obese have a hard time finding clothes that will fit. If you are able to extend your budget, you can buy clothes from special stores that offer large sizes. This can embarrass some people because they can’t shop in stores that don’t offer their size. Even if they like a certain dress, they are not able to buy it because of the limited sizes.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is common in individuals who are suffering from obesity. It tires them easily because the body’s vitality is being robbed and this makes them exhausted when moving too much. They feel exhausted even if they have taken little action.
A person who is fat may suffer from chronic conditions that sometimes require them to have medical treatment. In addition, their muscles weaken. They are not able to partake in regular activities because their muscle cannot support the weight. They intend not to complain of their back problems thinking that they will be only lectured by their doctor.
Years ago we were told that being fat is healthy but this is incorrect. It may gradually lead to a diagnosis of diabetes, the most common disease associated with obesity. Sleep disorder is also a problem for individual who are obese because the excess body mass constricts the airway passages.
Obesity may affect a woman’s fertility and pregnancy. It reduces ovulation and lowers the response to fertility treatment. When an obese woman is pregnant, she has some health risks like birth defects, pregnancy and hypertension. An obese woman can experience post-pregnancy complications such as urinary tract infections and the healing from birth will take a long time.
Obesity is a major problem that can cause life-threatening diseases. It can affect the way of living and the quality of life. It is just one effect of overeating but there are many more.
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Tags: diabetes, diet, Eating Disorders, health, nutrition, obesity, overeating, weight, weight loss
Tags: diabetes, diet, Eating Disorders, health, nutrition, obesity, overeating, weight, weight loss
June 8th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
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