Obesity: an open discussion
Obesity is the result of imbalance of energy (food) intake and output. If energy intake is more than energy output, the energy is accumulated in the body as adipose (fat) tissue, mainly in the abdomen and in subcutaneous (just below skin) tissue. The bad part of fat accumulation is that fat is accumulated in the abdomen first and while reducing weight the abdominal fat is the last to go. This energy is stored for later use if the individual can not get energy supply. So, reduced calorie intake is the cornerstone in reducing weight.
The fundamental goal of obesity reduction is to consume energy (food) below that of expenditure. The “fad diets†does not have any scientific basis. The main regimen that is followed keeps certain facts in consideration relevant to food intake and weight loss. First, 7,500 kcal of energy is approximately one kilogram of fat. Therefore, consuming 100 kcal/day less for a year will produce weight loss of 5 kg, and eating 1,000 kcal/day less will produce weight loss of about one kg per week. Dieticians advice the above regimen for weight loss.
Categories: Diet & Nutrition Facts Tags: behavior change, educating the obese, Energy imbalance, food habit
