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Healthy Weight

 

If it is tough to manage your weight,you are certainly not alone in todays world. In fact,more than 39  percent of American adults have obesity.Excess weight may lead to heart disease,type 2 diabetes, kidney deasess, and other chornic health  problems.Setting goals to improve your health may help you lower the chances of developing weight- related health problems.

 

What are some health risks of being overweight or having obesity?

 

Extra weight may increase your risk  for

> type 2 diabetes

> heart disease & stroke

>  high blood cholesterol

>   high blood pressure

>   kidney disease

>     fatty liver deases

>   problem with pregnancy

>  certain types of cancer

 

 

Why do some people become overweight?

 

Many factors ,including consuming more calories than you need from food and bevarages ,lack of sleep ,and low levels of physical activity, may play a part in gaining excess weight.

 

Familly. Overweight and obesity tend to run in families , suggesting that genes may play a role in weight gain.Families also share food preferences and habits that may affect how much , when ,and,what we eat and drink.

Madicines. Some medicines such as steroids and some drugs for depression and other chornic health problems ,may lead to weight gain .Ask your health care professional or pharmacist about wheather weight gain is a possible side effect.

Emotions. Sometimes people snack ,eat ,or drink  more when they feel bord ,sad, angry, happy, or stressed even when they are not hungry . Consider wheather it might be your emotions making you want to eat ,and try doing something else to help .

Lack of sleep.In general people who get too little sleep tend to weight more than those who get enough sleep.There are several possible explanations.Sleep- deprived people may be too tired to exercise.They may take in more calories simply because they are awack longer and have more opportunities.

 

What kinds of food and drinks should I cosume?

Consume more nutrient rich foods.Nutrients like vitamins minerals and dietary fiber nourish our bodies by giving them what they need to be healthy .

> fruites and vegetables

>  whole grains ,like oatmeal, whole gain bread , and brown rice

>seafood, lean meats,poulty, and eggs

<>  low fat milk

<>  dark leafy vegetables like collard greens or kale

Physical Activity

What are benefits of physical activity?

Experts recommend that you should move more sits  less throughout the day .You can gain some health benefits if you sit less you know that.

Being physically active may help you start feelings better right away. It can help

<>boost your mood

<>sharpen your focus

<>reduce your stress

<>improve your sleep

<>help prevemt heart disease and stroke

<>control your blood presseure