Weight homeostasis (“the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes): When you consider how much variation there is from day to day in the amount and types of food that we eat and the physical activity that we do, our body weight in adulthood remains remarkably stable …
Why is obesity an issue? According to WHO the issue has grown to epidemic proportions with over 4 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese in 2017 according to the global burden of disease. It was once considered a problem only in high income countries overweight and obesity and …
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What is obesity? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. What is BMI? BMI stands for body mass index. BMI= weight (kg)/height squared (m2) A body mass index of over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is obese. It should be noted that BMI …
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