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One of the topics society talks about is obesity and this gives us a lot to argue. This is often seen from several perspectives by health, lifestyle and even personal responsibility. KISS… (Keep It Simple, Stupid) So let me break it down as simplistically and directly as possible.
Obesity is classified as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Traditionally, it has been defined in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI score of 30 or higher for obesity. Meantime, the root causes of obesity are nuanced and not as stark.
The Role of Choices
Dietary Habits: We all know, the way we eat determines our weight. Although fast food, sugary snacks, and processed foods are simple to eat even on the go, not enough time is spent seeking out healthy alternatives. Opt for whole foods like fruits, veggies, and whole grains to control your weight.
Physical Activity: Exercise is very important when it comes to keeping your weight in check. We can also choose to exercise in our own way every day by walking, dancing or practicing a sport.
Lifestyle factors: Such as sleep, de-stressing, socializing even THAT can contribute to weight. By making work-life balance a priority, healthcare will improve.
The Challenges
The Challenges Choices matter, but we must also acknowledge the availability of choices is not equal between everyone.
Environment: There may not be access to healthy food options, or safe places to exercise in certain communities Then, it becomes much more challenging to eat in a healthful manner.
Medical condition: Obesity is a related to some underlying medical conditions (like hyperthyroidism) and hence makes it difficult to simply claim that the person is just eating too much.
Emotional factors: stress, anxiety, emotional eating can have a huge impact on what and how you eat which will also determines your health. Eating to cope — eating when not hungry
Education and Awareness: Even information on nutrition and health is not available to everyone equally. Decision making without proper knowledge is very hard.
Finding Balance
Finding Balance with the obesity epidemic being high on the agenda in every Western country, it is important that we move past an individualized focus when discussing being overweight and recognize the interaction between personal decisions and larger structural issues. There is a balance in acknowledging the difficulties while enabling some choice by individuals that points towards better health.
How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle
Start small: Incorporate permanent patience, such as adding a daily walk or including more fruit and veg in meals.
Do Your Own Research: Educate yourself about nutrition, the human body, and how they interact.
Find Help: This could be friends, family or resources of the community, when you do it surrounded by support that makes you get up from bed.
Be Gentle with Yourself: Remember that nobody else has walked in your shoes. Progress, not perfection
Conclusion
Obesity is a complicated problem that emerges from choices, yet it is not at all an issue of personal responsbility. When we come to a better understanding of this complex interplay, as a society we can move forward with more kindness and compassion when dealing with the issue of obesity and working towards healthier living for all. And small changes add up to significant improvements in our health and well-being.
Written by: Yazen
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