Weight Management and Disease Prevention: The Connection Between Diet and Obesity-Related Illnesses

We all know that what we eat has an impact on our weight but how many of us actually really understand that connection, how and why it works, and what we can actually do to take control.

3 weight-related health conditions:

1. Diabetes

2. Heart disease

3. Cancer 

Weight goes up when more calories are consumed than the body burns. Extra calories are stored in the body as fat when we don’t use all the energy through physical activity. Obesity causes health issues through the stress of carrying extra weight as well as changes in hormones in metabolism. 

10 health associations with obesity:

1. Diabetes

2. Cardiovascular disease

3. Cancer

4. Depression

5. Quality of life

6. Reproduction

7. Respiratory function

8. Cognitive function

9. Musculoskeletal disorders

10. Mortality 

Fortunately, we can control our weight by eating less and exercising more. Here are foods that help prevent disease and help with weight control:

• Whole grains

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Nuts

Foods that increase disease risk and weight gain:

• Refined grains 

• Sugary drinks

While the idea of making changes to diet and lifestyle might seem intimidating, it’s better to make a little effort than none at all when it comes to weight management and disease prevention. Even if it’s later in life, even losing 5 to 10% of body fat has meaningful health benefits for obese people.

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