If you are eating irregularly and do not give up fast food, packaged foods, carbonated drinks, white flour, excessive salt, sugary foods, be careful! You are face to face with danger. With this type of nutrition, we are exposed to more calories every day and our movement decreases, as a result, you increase the rate of fat in the body day by day and you are on the way to becoming an overweight individual.
DISEASES CAUSED BY OVER WEIGHT
Excess weight is associated with many diseases. First of all, the quality of life decreases in overweight individuals, and their psychological and physical health is severely affected. It has also been shown to increase morbidity and mortality. So, what diseases does excess weight trigger?
- type 2 diabetes
- cardiovascular diseases and hypertension
- Respiratory system diseases (sleep apnea syndrome)
- some types of cancer
- osteoarthritis
- Depression
- fatty liver
- menstrual irregularities
The degree of disease risk is affected by the distribution of body fat, the level of adult weight gain, and lack of physical activity. Depending on these reasons, the risk ratio varies.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF COVID-19 AND EXTREME WEIGHT
Let’s examine together the relationship between overweight and Covid-19, which is the most researched and intriguing subject these days:
It is known that the rate of being connected to intensive care and mechanical ventilation during the coronavirus process is higher in the elderly over 65 years of age and in cases with chronic diseases. It has been observed that the risk of being admitted to the intensive care unit is high in overweight individuals, regardless of age. At the same time, being overweight significantly increases the risk of death after contracting Covid-19.
WHAT TO DO TO LOSE WEIGHT?
Avoid self-destructive, shocking diets. I recommend starting the weight loss process with a nutritionist.
First of all, your goals for weight loss should be attainable and realistic. Decide on the weight you want to lose and spread it over a period of time. Never give up! Instead of waiting for things to happen fast, focus on a healthy and lasting result!
You should not forget that overweight is a chronic disease and its treatment is personal!
Treatment must be multidisciplinary. Medical nutrition (diet) therapy, exercise therapy, behavior change therapy, drug therapy, and surgical treatment methods can be applied.
HOW IS MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT APPLIED IN EXTREME WEIGHT?
- Fatty fries, foods containing saturated fat, and meat cooked in oil should be avoided.
- Foods such as white flour and white bread should be avoided. Whole grain bread, wholemeal and fiber foods should be consumed.
- Vegetables and fruits should be taken in sufficient quantities daily.
- 2.5-3 liters of water should be drunk daily.
- Simple sugar should be avoided.
- Exercise should be added to the daily diet.
- A quality sleep pattern should be provided.
- In order for the lost weight to be permanent, these changes made by changing the behavior must be transformed into a lifestyle.