Today is "World Obesity Day" on May 11. Obviously, in today's society, obesity is no longer just a matter of body and poor appearance.

As early as 1997, the World Health Organization has officially listed obesity as a chronic disease. Without the so-called healthy fat man, obesity is an "invisible killer" in life. In 2015 alone, the number of deaths caused by obesity in the world Just over 4 million.

With the improvement of living standards, the number of obese patients is increasing day by day. According to the "Report on Nutrition and Chronic Diseases of Chinese Residents (2020)", the overweight or obesity rate among Chinese adults aged 18 and over has reached 50.7%. Obesity has posed a threat to the health of Chinese people and brought a series of disease problems. .

Research shows that for every 10 pounds of weight gain, the risk of death increases by 11%

A study of 1.09 million people published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that for every 10 pounds of weight gain in adults, the risk of death in old age increased by 11%.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which analyzed the data of 48,377 women and 35,989 men in Shanghai, also found that: from early adulthood to middle age, for every 10 pounds of weight gain and a body mass index (BMI) of more than 23 , was associated with a 9% and 14% increased risk of all-cause mortality in later life in both men and women. Looking at the risk of different diseases, the risk of cardiovascular death increased by 26% and 23%, respectively.

Obesity is the upstream of disease and the source of all diseases! A large number of epidemiological studies have shown that overweight and obesity are associated with the occurrence of a variety of chronic diseases, and affect almost every organ system in the body, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, fatty liver, chronic kidney disease, sleep-disordered breathing and a A series of musculoskeletal diseases and so on.

In addition, obesity is also closely related to as many as 17 types of tumors, esophageal cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer... These cancers will increase the risk of cancer with weight gain, and will lead to worse prognosis and survival.

All in all, obesity increases the risk of various diseases and shortens lifespan.

So, what weight is more healthy and longevity? Are you up to the mark?

European scientists have investigated many people and found that the relationship between weight and mortality is "U" shaped, that is, underweight or overweight will increase mortality.

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is an internationally recognized standard for measuring body fat and thinness. The calculation formula is:

BMI=weight (kg)/height (m)²

For example, a person weighs 60kg and is 1.7m tall. BMI=60/(1.7*1.7)=20.76

According to the physical condition of Chinese residents, a BMI index of 18.5-23.9 is a reasonable range, less than 18.5 is considered thin, 24-27.9 is overweight, and greater than or equal to 28 is obese.

In addition to the BMI index, the waist circumference WC index is also one of the important criteria for measuring obesity. The larger the waist circumference, the more abdominal fat, and the accumulation of abdominal fat has a stronger correlation with obesity-related diseases.

According to the "Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Overweight and Obesity in Chinese Adults", men with a waist circumference of ≥90 cm and women with a waist circumference of ≥85 cm belong to abdominal obesity.

No matter which method is used to measure, the weight should be in a reasonable range, the body is relatively healthy, and it is not beneficial to be fat or thin.

Teach you 3 tricks to lose weight scientifically and maintain a healthy weight

If your weight has affected your health and you want to lose weight, you must adopt a scientific method, keep your mouth shut, open your legs, and do the following step by step:

1. Reasonably adjust the diet structure

First of all, don't try to lose weight through unscientific ways such as dieting, but develop a scientific diet plan. Three meals should be rationed regularly, or eat small meals frequently, and the food should be diversified. Pay attention to the combination of meat and vegetables to ensure a balanced nutrition, especially the intake of high-quality protein.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure a light diet, eat more whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits; reduce the number of meals out, avoid greasy, fried and other foods with high fat content; avoid eating foods with high sugar content. At the same time, make sure to drink enough water and avoid drinking alcohol.

2. Scientifically use diet pills to control oil and drain oil

High oil and high fat have always been a stumbling block on the road to weight loss. If you want to lose weight, "oil control" is very important. Especially for patients with three highs and obesity, in addition to avoiding excessive intake of fat in their daily diet, they can also choose some drugs to help reduce fat and expel oil.

The weight loss medicines on the market are mixed, and you should pay attention to the screening. You should choose the medicines approved by the State Drug Administration, such as the commonly used clinically used Shuerjia orlistat capsules.

Different from ordinary laxatives and weight loss drugs that suppress appetite, orlistat mainly plays a role in the gastrointestinal tract. By inhibiting the activity of lipase in the gastrointestinal tract, it reduces the body's absorption of fat, thereby reducing calorie intake and increasing oil excretion. The effect of weight loss, without acting on the brain, is also reliable in terms of safety, suitable for long-term treatment of obese and overweight patients, including those who have developed obesity-related risk factors.

3. Insist on exercising to promote fat burning

Losing weight naturally requires exercise, and strengthening exercise can increase calorie consumption and promote the body to burn fat. It is necessary to make a reasonable plan and insist on proper exercise, 3 to 5 times a week, each time for more than 30 minutes, optional jogging, mountain climbing, fast walking, swimming, cycling, skipping, etc.

Weight loss is a long-term process that requires perseverance and determination. It is recommended to maintain good eating habits and exercise in conjunction with each other, with appropriate drug assistance. In addition, obese people should have regular physical examinations to detect various sub-health problems in the body as soon as possible, and timely intervene to prevent the development of diseases.

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> > 2.17 kinds of cancer and obesity! 12-year follow-up found that it is very dangerous to gain weight at this age. Life Times. 2019-10-303. >

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