For a Healthier Tomorrow.
Obesity rates are increasing in Milan over the years due to the combination of poor diet with the globalisation of American fast food chains for publicity and cheap prices in this urban city, another reason could also be because of the lack of physical activity with developing technologies enhancing lethargic options for people.
Lack of fitness causes to rising obesity rates as it leads to the disruptions of the body’s ability to burn calories, which eventually lead to fat storage in the body.
When body uses more calories than your body uses for energy, its stored as fat
The modern life-style nowadays involves less movement because of machinery that cancel out physical labor that results in the decline of physical activity in one’s life
This leads to the reduced levels of insulin and hormone levels; it could increase the risk of weight gain and other health issues.
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Obesity is associated with many consequences which could be fatal such as Cardiovascular diseases.Obesity is a major contributor for high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels therefore it can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is increased as obesity affects how our bodies ability to use insulin
Joint pain and osteoarthritis is linked with obesity as the fatter you are,the more stress there is on weight bearing joints
Being obese can have psychological effects on a person as well,they may be associated with depression and anxiety which could be due to lack of confidence,being bullied or self hate.
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