7 Disturbing Reasons Why Obesity is Deleterious For You

Obesity is the scourge of the twenty first century. With our hectic pace, sedentary life style and convenient fast food obesity , obesity is an evil that is here to stay, if we do not combat it in a systematic and professional manner.

Obesity means having excessive body fat. It is different from being overweight , which indicates weighing too much. The weight could come from any of the following or a mix of factors

•  Muscle 
•  Bone
•  Fat
•   Body water

Obesity occurs over time when you intake more calories than you use. Factors that affect your weight include :

•     Genetic make up
•     Overeating 
•     Sedentary lifestyle – lack of appropriate exercise
•     Eating high fat foods

The 7 disturbing facts why obesity is  deleterious to you include :

1. Bone and cartilage degeneration (Osteoarthritis)
   Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoarthritis in most joints, especially at the knee joint (the most important site for osteoarthritis). Obesity confers a nine times increased risk in knee joint osteoarthritis in women. Osteoarthritis risk is also linked to obesity for other joints. Coronary heart disease -an adverse cardiovascular profile develops with obesity . Largely as a consequence of this, it is associated with an excess occurrence of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. 
2. Gallbladder disease
   Being overweight is a significant risk factor for gallstones. In such cases, the liver over-produces cholesterol, which is then delivered into the bile causing it to become supersaturated.  Saturated fats and refined sugars are the major culprit in these areas.
3. High blood pressure (Hypertension)Obesity causes hypertension in many ways. Excess adipose (fat) tissue secretes substances that are acted on by the kidneys, resulting in hypertension. Moreover, with obesity  causes  higher amounts of insulin to be  produced and this elevation in blood sugar levels  causes hypertension
4. . High total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides (Dyslipidemia)
   The primary dyslipidemia related to obesity is characterized by increased triglycerides, decreased HDL levels, and abnormal LDL composition.
5. Respiratory problems
   Obesity can also cause respiratory problems. Breathing is difficult as lungs become decreased in size and lifting the chest becomes laborious owing to excessive weight.
6. Several cancers
   In 2002, approximately 41,000 new cases of cancer in the USA were thought to be due to obesity.  Obesity is an important and heinous factor in aiding and abetting cancer.

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    To top it all ugly fat makes you sloppy and lethargic. You cannot wear the latest fashions and look and feel a total loss. So pull up your bootstraps and combat the demon!