Focused on Tackling Obesity

WHAT IS OBESITY?

Obesity is a disease.

Obesity is determined by a combination of BMI (Body Mass Index), Body Fat Percentage and Waist Circumference.

• BMI: Over 30 is considered obese
• Body Fat Percentage:
  • Men: Over 25% is considered obese
  • Women: Over 32% is considered obese
• Waist circumference:
  • Men: Over 40 inches or 102 centimeters
  • Women: Over 35 inches or 88 centimeters 

WHAT CAUSES OBESITY?

Obesity can be caused by a combination of factors.

Generally, obesity is caused by

• Imbalanced diet
  • High intake of refine foods
  • Limited availability of healthy food options
• Behavioural habits
  • Lack of exercise

WHAT ARE THE HARMS OF OBESITY?

Obesity can lead to:

• Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Musculoskeletal disorders (Osteoarthritis)
• Cancer (Endometrial, breast and colon)

SOLUTIONS TO OBESITY

Current solutions include:

• Exercise and weight loss
• Drugs and medicine
• Surgery

 

There's many benefits from overcoming obesity, to list a few:

• Lowers cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease risk
• Lowers risk of diabetes
• Lowers risk of cancers
• Improves mobility
• Improves sleep and boosts energy

 

Overcoming obesity also improves mental health and quality of life.

 

But we know that overcoming obesity is hard. Weight loss is hard.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE