Primary obesity, or alimentary, is a consequence of the fact that a person is either abusing food or moving a little. This also applies to that part of humanity who has sedentary work. In these circumstances, the fat that enters the body, as well as carbohydrates are not fully used. Instead, they are deposited in the subcutaneous tissue, located around the organs.
The second cause of this disease can be the consequences of other diseases associated with the endocrine and central nervous system, as well as psychological disorders.
The formation of fat in large quantities in the human body is obesity. Currently, this disease is considered a non-infectious epidemic. The nutrition of most people deviates far from balanced, and the food itself does not consist of healthy products. Their diet is mainly composed of fats and carbohydrates.
Kinds
If we talk about alimentary obesity, it should be noted that it is divided into three types, referring to the places where fat deposits are located . The following types are known:
- Android It is most often found in men. Here, fat accumulations are concentrated in the abdomen and armpits. This species also has a subtype - abdominal, which means - fat is located only under the epidermis of the abdomen and surrounds internal organs.
- Gynoid species. It is more inherent in the female sex. Fats are deposited on the hips and lower abdomen.
- Mixed look. In this case, body fat is located in all parts of the body.
External causes
Alimentary obesity can occur under the influence of external and internal factors.
External causes include:
- Eating plenty of food. Because of this disease, both adults and children are affected.
- Reflex eat a lot. It is acquired over time. If a stressful situation arises, then for many people, calorie needs to eat something high-calorie. Some, having come home from work, relax, watch their favorite shows on TV and at the same time eat junk food.
- National tradition. In this case, some people not only change their lifestyle, but also a daily diet, which is not always beneficial for the body.
- Sedentary lifestyle. Very many are not particularly active. After a hard day, people just want to lie down and sleep. In addition, in our time, many also have sedentary work. Then the activity is reduced to almost zero.
Domestic
Internal causes are:
- Heredity. When someone in the family is prone to this disease, future generations will be at risk.
- The rate of fat metabolism, which depends on how the fat tissue is arranged.
- Active functioning of centers located in the hypothalamus, which are responsible for the state of satiety or hunger.
These are the main causes of obesity.
Degrees
Experts identified 4 degrees of the disease:
- the first stage - body fat makes up to 39 percent of a person’s normal weight;
- the second - up to 49 percent;
- third, overweight is 99 percent;
- the fourth is the most severe form, where excess fat is more than one hundred percent.
We calculate the indicator
Excess weight is calculated without the help of specialists, independently. This is done like this:
- Two indicators are taken - weight and height.
- The growth rate is converted to meters. Multiply the resulting figure by a similar one.
- Weight is divided by the resulting number.
- The result is ready - it remains only to verify whether it fits into the weight norms.
Installed Mass Indices
Overweight has its generally accepted norms. They differ in such indicators:
- if the estimated total is from 18.5 to 24.9, then this means that the weight is in order and does not threaten the state of health;
- when the result is from 25 to 29.9 - excess weight is present; special attention should be paid when the indicator is 27, since the risk of obesity increases;
- from 30 to 34.5 - it is worth starting to worry, this is alimentary obesity of the first degree;
- with a result of 35 to 39.9, a second degree is observed, it already needs to be treated;
- above 40 - the third degree; in this case, people are hard on their weight, and secondary diseases are added to this;
- an indicator of more than 50 indicates a fourth degree of obesity, it is accompanied by many other serious abnormalities in the body.
At the slightest change in weight do not hesitate to seek the advice of a doctor. He will be able to explain what alimentary obesity is and what its consequences may be.
Associated diseases
Excess weight can contribute to the development of diseases in such body systems as:
- respiratory
- cardiovascular;
- digestive
- endocrine.
With a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, one can observe the appearance and development of:
- atherosclerosis;
- hypertension
- myocardial infarction;
- varicose veins.
Fat deposits, which are located in the abdomen, change the position of the diaphragm. And this, in turn, is fraught with impaired functioning of the pulmonary system. The elasticity of the lungs is significantly reduced, as a result, the development of pulmonary failure begins.
About half of obese people have gastritis. In addition, various diseases of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder are actively developing.
Recommendations
In the fight against alimentary obesity, diets and sports are used. The diet should be developed by a specialist taking into account the personality of the body. In addition, you must adhere to such recommendations:
- follow the rules of healthy eating;
- do not eat in the evening and at night;
- in between meals, take snacks, always light, so as not to overload the stomach;
- portions during meals should be small;
- observe drinking regimen;
- completely abandon harmful products;
- periodically cleanse the body using only safe methods.
Activity and sport
In the fight against obesity can not do without physical exertion, so forget about a sedentary lifestyle. Exercises are also selected individually for each person. Therapeutic gymnastics helps:
- much faster to lose weight;
- to strengthen the muscles;
- improve the functioning of the heart system;
- reduce the risk of many diseases;
- cheer up.
Obesity is exogenously constitutional. Treatment recommendations
Unlike alimentary, exogenous-constitutional obesity is distinguished not only by its distribution in the body, but also by the duration of development. The fight with him is also a little different. Drug treatment is not used, since it gives only a temporary effect.
In this case, the treatment is under the watchful eye of a nutritionist. One of the important recommendations in this method are:
- low-calorie diet;
- minimum amount of carbohydrates and fats in the diet;
- mandatory use of fresh fruits and vegetables;
- constant intake of biological supplements and vitamins prescribed by the doctor.
Also, do not consume more than 5 grams of salt per day. It is useful to spend fasting days. Once a week will be enough. In addition, in the fight against obesity, the right psychological attitude is necessary, since diets and physical activity radically change the patient’s habits and lifestyle.