World Obesity Day is celebrated on 11 May every year. It is important to know that obesity is already a public health problem all over the world, and on the mainland, more than half of the residents are overweight or obese.
Is obesity age-related?
According to the global obesity research, there is indeed a certain correlation between obesity and age.
As you age, you gain weight year by year. Especially in the age group of 15 to 60 years, the obesity rate is directly proportional to age. However, the incidence of obesity gradually decreases after the age of 60. And a survey shows that the age of 25 is a watershed moment, after which obesity rates will skyrocket.
Another study showed that the overall prevalence of overweight and obesity varied among different age groups. Between the ages of 24-29, obesity rates increase; It peaks in middle-aged men between the ages of 55 and 59 and older women in the age group of 65 to 69 years.
This situation can be multifaceted.
With age, the body's metabolic function will decline, especially after the age of 40, the body's various functions will gradually weaken. If you don't exercise enough or have an unreasonable diet at this time, and muscle will be lost with age, it is easy to lead to a decrease in metabolic rate, so that fat continues to accumulate, resulting in obesity. In addition, family genetics, personal lifestyle, and social factors also play a role in obesity.
However, although age is a contributing factor to obesity, it does not necessarily lead to obesity as we age. By maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, such as a reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and adequate sleep, the occurrence of obesity can be effectively prevented and controlled.
Overall, there is some association between obesity and age, but age is not the only determinant. In the process of preventing and controlling obesity, it is necessary to consider a variety of factors and take comprehensive measures to maintain a healthy weight.
Is obesity related to mood?
For many people, there is an inextricable relationship between emotional state and eating habits.
When faced with emotional distress such as stress, anxiety or depression, people often find that their eating habits are also quietly changing. Sometimes, this change manifests itself in overeating, especially the tendency to choose high-calorie, high-fat foods for psychological comfort, which we call emotional eating.
At other times, it may manifest as a loss of appetite, resulting in inadequate nutrient intake. Mood and stress will also affect the hormone levels in the body, thereby increasing the accumulation of fat, eventually leading to obesity and even a series of health problems.
Studies have shown that people who have been depressed for a long time also have a relatively high risk of obesity. This is not accidental, but a change in eating behaviour caused by emotional instability. When feeling down, people may be more inclined to seek short-term pleasure or comfort through food, which is often unhealthy.
In addition, long-term stress states can likewise have a negative impact on the human body. Not only can it cause a deterioration in people's psychological state, but it can also trigger fluctuations in hormone levels in the body. This alteration in hormone levels can further affect the body's metabolic processes, making it easier for fat to accumulate in the body, increasing the risk of obesity.
Obesity is not caused by a day, and in the same way, weight loss cannot be achieved overnight.
First, set reasonable goals.
Setting a weight-loss goal that is too high in order to reach your ideal weight as soon as possible can easily undermine your confidence and make it difficult to stick to it. Therefore, it is important to break down your weight loss goals, such as losing 1kg per week.
The second is to take action, combine reasonable diet with scientific exercise, and ensure regular work and rest.
In terms of diet, we should pay attention to adjusting the structure, increase the proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables based on the principles of low fat, low energy, and appropriate protein, avoid eating fried food, and try to choose steaming, boiling, and stewing cooking methods. Secondly, exercise is a key part of weight loss. In terms of exercise methods, you can choose what you are interested in, but you should control the amount of exercise, exercise intensity and exercise time, step by step. A regular routine can not only help you lose weight, but also help you release bad emotions.
epilogue
There is no shortcut to weight loss, and those who need it should still be prepared to stick to it for a long time.
Resources:
[1] World Obesity Day|Not an illusion: after this age, it is really easier to gain weight......
[2] Lose weight! Why do some people "lose" more and more weight? Science time
[3] 511 (I want a waist) World Day to Combat Obesity No longer carry "weight" forward
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