Obesity
Obesity is a growing problem in today’s world effecting more than people think. Obesity increases the risk of many health problems. The number one disease is cardiovascular killing 17 million people each year. Obesity also causes diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and even cancer. Excessive weight gain increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. It is estimated that over 25 per cent of hypertensive cases are due to increased body weight. Losing weight can help normalize your blood pressure. That is why many doctors advise people to do exercise if they have high blood pressure. Overweight is associated with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It increases the levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL). In addition, fat people usually have low levels of good cholesterol (HDL). This pattern of cholesterol profile is a leading cause of atherosclerosis. That means narrowing of blood vessels that leads to heart attack. Another reason why obesity is bad is, it can cause acid reflux. This condition is also known as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GORD). In this condition, acid in the stomach is leaked backwards into the esophagus causing heart burn. Obesity affects all age’s even children. In addition, childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of premature death and disability in adulthood. Adults are encouraging unhealthy diets and foods to their children. They are generally putting low priority on their health. Obesity also affects