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Prevalence Of Obesity And Overweight | |
File name | Prevalence Of Obesity And Overweight |
File Description | The body mass index (BMI) is the medical standard used to measure overweight and obesity. BMI is determined by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by a person's height in meters squared ( kg/m 2 ). Obesity Health Consequences Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following: Type 2 diabetes Coronary heart disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Respiratory problems Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon). Behavior therapy Setting reasonable goals Self-Monitoring by weighing yourself once a week at the same time Dietary therapy A diet with 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day is appropriate for most women |
Category Name | Public Health |
Subject Name | Healthcare of Special |
Module Name | Malnutrition |
Micro Category Name | Over nutrition - obesity |
Level | Masters |
File Type | PPT |
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