Healthy Weight Loss

Healthy Weight Loss
Obesity Heart Health Connection

Did you know that as your body fat goes up so does your risk for heart disease, which is quite worrying considering that 75 million Americans are considered obese.

Obesity is measured by your Body Mass Index (BMI) and a BMI between 25 and 29,9 is considered overweight and anything 30 or over is obese.

As your BMI goes up so does your risk for coronary heart disease(CHD)and heart attack. CDH occurs when a substance called plaque builds up inside the arteries. this can narrow or block the arteries and reduce the blood flow to the heart. this can lead to chest pain(angina) or even a heart attack.

Over weight and obesity can also result in high blood pressure. high blood pressure is twice as common in obese adults as in those who are at a heathy weight. additionally obesity is associated with elevated Triglycerides and decreased HDL.

According to the US office of the Surgeon General ,a weight loss of 5-15% of total body weight in an overweight or obese person reduces the risk factors for some diseases, such as heart disease. weight loss can result in lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar and improved cholesterol level.

In addition to maintaining a healthy weight you can also protect against heart disease by eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, exercising at moderate intensity for 30 minutes a day 5 times a week, bot smoking and limiting the use of alcohol.

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