Obesity and Your Health

How does being overweight affect your health?
If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop health problems, such as:
• heart disease
• stroke
• diabetes
• cancer (such as colon cancer, endometrial cancer, and postmenopausal breast cancer)
• gallbladder disease
• sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep)
• osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints)
• psychological disorders (such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self esteem).

The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to have health problems. Weight loss and regular exercise can help improve the harmful effects of obesity. Studies show if you are overweight or obese, losing 5–10% of your body weight can improve your health.

Reduce the risk of obesity related health problems by seeking medical advice about your condition. Your physician may suggest an exercise program, a weight loss drug, or seeing a nutritionist to evaluate your diet.

According to the USDA (ERS), a poor or inadequate diet is linked to 4 out of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States – heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes, not to mention hypertension, overweight, and osteoporosis. The cost for treatment and lost productivity related to these 4 conditions is over $200 billion annually.

There are many free weight loss resources available online that can help jump start your weight loss.

Weight loss medications can also be an effective way to control obesity health problems. These medications may suppress your appetite or they may inhibit the absorption of fat, like Xenical.

Your first step should be to talk to your doctor to evaluate your risk for weight related health problems. Decide on a balanced weight loss plan, which involves exercise, proper nutrition, and possibly the help of prescription weight loss pills.

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