Being overweight increases the risk of a number of serious diseases and health conditions.
Below is a list of overweight risks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- High blood pressure
- Higher levels of LDL cholesterol, which is widely considered “bad cholesterol,” lower levels of HDL cholesterol, considered to be good cholesterol in moderation, and high levels of triglycerides
- Type II diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems
- Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, liver)
- Low quality of life
- Mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety, and others
- Body pains and difficulty with certain physical functions
- Generally, an increased risk of mortality compared to those with a healthy BMI
As can be seen from the list above, there are numerous negative, in some cases fatal, outcomes that may result from being overweight. Generally, a person should try to maintain a BMI below 25 kg/m2, but ideally should consult their doctor to determine whether or not they need to make any changes to their lifestyle in order to be healthier.
How to avoid being overweight and its risks?
- Take breakfast every day.
- Eat healthily and get a balanced diet.
- Exercise every day.
- Manage your weight through diet.
- Check your weight from time to time.
- Detoxify from time to time.
- Have a nutritionist or fitness coach.
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