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by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life
Do you know the causes and risks person’s weight that is higher than
associated with obesity? What we eat what is considered a healthy weight
and how much we exercise greatly for a given height is described as
influences our weight. This subject overweight or obese. An individual’s
is talked about frequently, and it’s Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a
important to remind everyone the screening tool for obesity—a measure
unhealthiness of being obese. of body fat based on height and
The cause is when a person weight that applies to adult men and
consumes more calories than he or women. If a person’s BMI is 30.0 or
she burns. The average caloric intake higher, it falls within the obese range.
is 2,000 calories per day. However, There are many risks associated
a person’s age, height, weight, and with obesity, including heart disease
gender, along with their level of and stroke, Type 2 diabetes, high
activity, will determine the exact blood pressure, gout, asthma, and
amount of calories they should have. sleep apnea. Obesity can deteriorate
Therefore, you will want to consult almost every facet of health, from
with your healthcare provider and/or reproductive and respiratory function
a dietician. to memory and mood. It makes good
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three Americans are considered to be body every day.
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