body disease : obesity
What is it:
Obesity is also called obesity. You are obese if the ratio between height and weight, your body mass
index, is greater or equal to 30. A BMI higher than 40 refers to morbid obesity. This is a very high risk
to your health. You can calculate your BMI here.
cause of obesity:
This can lead to a shorter life expectancy and/or more health problems. The authorities therefore
consider it one of the most serious public health problems in the 21st century. People with a quetelet
index or body mass index (BMI) higher than 30 kg/m 2 are considered obese.
advice on obesity:
The advice in case of obesity is to go to the GP first. If moderately overweight, a weight consultant or
dietitian can help with weight loss.
Why is obesity a disease?:
Obesity is a disease: that means that there is medical attention in the field of prevention, ... (NVK)
chose to allow the policy in obese children to take place only in GP practices where there are a
number of structured practice aspects and multidisciplinary appointments.
what is the first choice treatment in obesity?
obesity Advice. The first choice in the treatment of obesity in adults and children is an (intensive)
combined lifestyle intervention (healthy diet, increasing body activity and possibly psychological
guidance). Drug interventions are generally discouraged.
What is overweight and obesity?
Abstract. - The Health Council has issued an opinion on overweight and obesity. These conditions
pose important threats to personal health, public health and economic prosperity. - Overweight and
adiposity are no longer considered a variation of normal, but as a disease.
Which diseases are related to obesity and obesity?
Diseases related to obesity and obesity include type 2 diabetes( diabetes), high blood pressure,
gallstones, cardiovascular diseases, back and joint complaints, sleep apnea and certain types of
cancer.
signs of obesity?
Depressive symptoms are also one of the symptoms, especially in women who are obese or severely
overweight.
disadvantages of obisitas?
Being overweight can seriously harm health. This statement is particularly important for the most
problematic category of obesity, namely obesity (a body mass index (BMI) higher than 30). The most
well-known disadvantages are of course the health risks such as heart failure, diabetes and bowel
What is it:
Obesity is also called obesity. You are obese if the ratio between height and weight, your body mass
index, is greater or equal to 30. A BMI higher than 40 refers to morbid obesity. This is a very high risk
to your health. You can calculate your BMI here.
cause of obesity:
This can lead to a shorter life expectancy and/or more health problems. The authorities therefore
consider it one of the most serious public health problems in the 21st century. People with a quetelet
index or body mass index (BMI) higher than 30 kg/m 2 are considered obese.
advice on obesity:
The advice in case of obesity is to go to the GP first. If moderately overweight, a weight consultant or
dietitian can help with weight loss.
Why is obesity a disease?:
Obesity is a disease: that means that there is medical attention in the field of prevention, ... (NVK)
chose to allow the policy in obese children to take place only in GP practices where there are a
number of structured practice aspects and multidisciplinary appointments.
what is the first choice treatment in obesity?
obesity Advice. The first choice in the treatment of obesity in adults and children is an (intensive)
combined lifestyle intervention (healthy diet, increasing body activity and possibly psychological
guidance). Drug interventions are generally discouraged.
What is overweight and obesity?
Abstract. - The Health Council has issued an opinion on overweight and obesity. These conditions
pose important threats to personal health, public health and economic prosperity. - Overweight and
adiposity are no longer considered a variation of normal, but as a disease.
Which diseases are related to obesity and obesity?
Diseases related to obesity and obesity include type 2 diabetes( diabetes), high blood pressure,
gallstones, cardiovascular diseases, back and joint complaints, sleep apnea and certain types of
cancer.
signs of obesity?
Depressive symptoms are also one of the symptoms, especially in women who are obese or severely
overweight.
disadvantages of obisitas?
Being overweight can seriously harm health. This statement is particularly important for the most
problematic category of obesity, namely obesity (a body mass index (BMI) higher than 30). The most
well-known disadvantages are of course the health risks such as heart failure, diabetes and bowel
