Первичное ожирение, или алиментарное, является the consequence of the fact that a person either abuses food, or moves a little. This also applies to the part of humanity who has sedentary work. In these circumstances, fat that enters the body, as well as carbohydrates are not fully used. Instead, they are deposited in the subcutaneous tissue, around the organs.
The second cause of this disease may be the consequences of other diseases associated with the endocrine and central nervous system, as well as psychological disorders.
The formation of fat in largequantity in the human body is obesity. Currently, the disease is considered a non-infectious epidemic. The food of most people deviates much from the balanced one, and the food itself does not consist of healthy products. Their diet mainly consists of fat and carbohydrates.
Kinds
If we talk about alimentary obesity, then it should be noted that it is divided into three types, referring to the places where the body fat is located. The following types are known:
- Android It is most common in men.Here, fat accumulations are concentrated in the abdomen and axillary areas. This type has another subtype - abdominal, which means - fat is located only under the epidermis of the abdomen and surrounds the internal organs.
- Ginoid view It is inherent in the female gender. Fats are deposited on the thighs and in the lower abdomen.
- Mixed look. In this case, body fat is located on all parts of the body.
External causes
Alimentary obesity can occur under the influence of external and internal factors.
External causes include:
- Eating lots of food. Because of this, both adults and children are affected.
- Reflex eat a lot.It is acquired over time. If a stressful situation arises, then for many people, for calming it is necessary to eat something high-calorie. Some, having come from work, relax, watch their favorite programs on TV and at the same time eat junk food.
- National tradition. In this case, some people not only change their lifestyle, but also the daily diet, which is not always good for the body.
- Sedentary lifestyle.Many are not very active. After a hard day people just want to lie down and sleep. In addition, in our time, many still have sedentary work. Then the activity is reduced to almost zero.
Internal
Internal causes are:
- Heredity. When someone in the family is prone to this disease, future generations will be at risk.
- The rate of fat metabolism, which depends on how the adipose tissue.
- Active functioning of the centers located in the hypothalamus, which are responsible for the state of satiety or hunger.
These are the main causes of obesity.
Degrees
Experts identified 4 degrees of the disease:
- first stage - body fat is up to 39 percent of a person’s normal weight;
- the second is up to 49 percent;
- the third - overweight is 99 percent;
- the fourth is the heaviest form, where excess fat is more than one hundred percent.
Calculate the indicator
Excess weight is calculated without the help of experts, independently. This is done like this:
- Two indicators are taken - weight and height.
- The growth rate is converted to meters. The resulting figure multiplied by a similar one.
- Weight divided by the resulting number.
- The result is ready - it remains only to verify whether it fits into the weight norms.
Weight Indicators
Overweight has its generally accepted norms. They differ in such indicators:
- if the calculated total is from 18.5 to 24.9, then this means that the weight is in order and does not threaten the state of health;
- when the result is from 25 to 29.9 - excess weight is present; particular attention should be paid when the indicator is 27, since the risk of obesity increases;
- from 30 to 34.5 - it is worth starting to worry, this is alimentary obesity of the first degree;
- when the result is from 35 to 39.9, a second degree is observed, it should already be treated;
- above 40 - the third degree; in this case, it is difficult for people with their weight, and to this also secondary diseases are added;
- an indicator of more than 50 indicates a fourth degree of obesity, it is accompanied by many other serious abnormalities in the body.
At the slightest change in weight, do not hesitate to consult a doctor. He will be able to explain what constitutes alimentary obesity and what its consequences may be.
Concomitant diseases
Excess weight may contribute to the development of diseases in such systems of the body as:
- respiratory;
- cardiovascular;
- digestive;
- endocrine.
With a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, the occurrence and development can be observed:
- atherosclerosis;
- hypertensive disease;
- myocardial infarction;
- varicose veins.
Fat deposits that are located inabdominal area, change the position of the diaphragm. And this, in turn, is fraught with impaired functioning of the pulmonary system. The elasticity of the lungs is significantly reduced, and the development of pulmonary insufficiency begins.
About half of obese people have gastritis. In addition, various diseases of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder are actively developing.
Recommendations
In the fight against alimentary obesity use diet and sports. The diet should be developed by a specialist taking into account the individualities of the body. In addition, the following recommendations should be followed:
- follow the rules of healthy eating;
- not to eat food in the evening and at night;
- in the intervals between eating food do snacks, be sure to light, so as not to heavily load the stomach;
- portions during meals should be small;
- observe drinking regime;
- completely abandon harmful products;
- periodically perform a cleansing of the body, using only safe methods.
Activity and Sport
В борьбе с ожирением никак не обойтись и без physical exertion, so forget about a sedentary lifestyle. Exercises are also selected for each person individually. Medical gymnastics helps:
- to lose weight much faster;
- strengthen muscles;
- improve the functioning of the heart system;
- reduce the risk of many diseases;
- cheer up.
Exogenous constitutional obesity. Treatment recommendations
Unlike alimentary,exogenous constitutional obesity is distinguished not only by its distribution in the body, but also by the duration of development. Fighting him is also a bit different. Drug treatment is not used, as it gives only a temporary effect.
In this case, the treatment takes place under the watchful supervision of a nutritionist. One of the important recommendations in this method are:
- low-calorie diet;
- the minimum amount in the diet of carbohydrates and fats;
- fresh consumption of fruits and vegetables;
- regular reception of biological additives and vitamins prescribed by the doctor.
Also, do not consume more than 5 grams per daysalt. It is useful to spend fasting days. Once a week will be enough. In addition, in the fight against obesity requires the right mental attitude, as diet and exercise dramatically change the habits and lifestyle of the patient.
