SHOULD
I LOSE WEIGHT?
A small weight loss (just 10 percent of
your current weight) will help to lower your risk of developing diseases
associated with obesity. There is no
magic formula for weight loss. Eat fewer
calories than you burn. It's important
to lose weight slowly. Try starting with
a weight loss of 10 percent of your current body weight over 6 months.
Weight is an important health issue because
being overweight is a risk factor for health problems such as diabetes, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, arthritis, gall bladder
disease, gynecologic problems, some cancers, and even lung problems. Weight can affect a person's self-esteem.
Setting the right goals is an important
first step. The most productive areas to
focus on are the dietary and exercise changes that will lead to that long-term
weight change.
REFERENCES
1. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/bp/bp.htm
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