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Nutrition and Obesity:

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definition for obesity and overweight abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents as a health risk measured by BMI
who is more likely to be obese based on location people living in the most deprived areas
graph - trend in obesity prevalence among adults increase
how to calculate BMI weight (kg) / square of height (metres)
lose weight (regardless of BMI) if waist circumference over 94cm for men and 80cm for women
waist circumference size for those at very high risk of certain health conditions 102cm for men and 88cm for women
health conditions associated with elevated waist circumference heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and stroke
obesity management/ treatment lifestyle modification (speak to GP for advice, local weight loss groups, exercise on prescription), drug therapies, and bariatric surgery
dietary recommendations according to NICE lower fat content for sustainable weight loss by having a 600kcal/day deficit
when should a 800kcal/day or less diet be considered for people who are obese and who have a clinically-assessed need to rapidly lose weight eg those who need joint replacement surgery
how long as very low calorie diet followed maximum 12 weeks (continuously or intermittently) with ongoing clinical support
exercise time to prevent obesity 45-60 mins of moderate-intensity activity a day
exercise time for those who have been obese + lost weight 60-90 mins to avoid regaining weight
exercise time for management of obesity at least 30 mins of moderate/ greater intensity physical activity on 5 or more days a week
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