Sub-health - 280 secrets of obesity

Author: Sun Bo
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
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1. Why obesity is a sub-health state
When people were relatively poor, obesity was often referred to as "fortune" and seen as a symbol of wealth and status. However, with the abundance of material goods and improved living standards, people's calorie intake far exceeds their calorie expenditure, making obesity a social issue. The proportion of obese individuals has been increasing at a rapid pace each year. As a typical manifestation of sub-health, obesity has become a major threat to people's health. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on humanity to declare war on obesity. Why is obesity listed as a symptom of sub-health? The reason is quite simple: obesity is a third state between health and disease. It exists as a symptom and is a precursor to many serious illnesses. For example, obesity easily leads to high blood pressure and high blood lipids, can trigger diabetes, makes individuals more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases, especially heart disease, and can also increase the risk of cancer. The dangers of obesity are unmatched by any other sub-health symptom. Preventing obesity means eliminating the breeding ground for some serious diseases, ensuring a degree of protection for human health.
2. Why obesity has warning signs
Many obese individuals are unsure how they became overweight and often feel bewildered by it. In reality, obesity occurs in a pattern and has warning signs that can be easily noticed with a bit of attention. Once these obesity alarms are detected, taking swift action can help prevent obesity. Experts have summarized some warning signs of obesity, which may be helpful for most people. First is excessive sleepiness. If your sleep schedule was once regular but you suddenly find yourself sleeping more without apparent reason, this could be a sign. Second is increased appetite. If you find yourself hungry shortly after eating and especially at night, feeling as though something is unfinished without a late-night snack, this could indicate obesity. Third is a fear of movement. If you used to enjoy exercise but now find yourself avoiding physical activity—even taking the elevator to the next floor or choosing to take a bus for a short ride—you may be at risk. Additionally, activities like playing sports or running, which require more intense exercise, no longer interest you, and you spend most of your time indoors. Fourth is fatigue. If you feel weak and easily sweat or gasp for breath after minimal physical activity, and your energy levels take longer to recover, this could be a warning sign. These four obesity warning signals can each contribute to obesity, so they should be closely monitored to avoid developing obesity.
3. Why women are more prone to obesity
In real life, the proportion of obese women is higher than that of men. The reason lies in the differences in their physiological structures. First, the number of fat cells differs. For some unknown reason, women have significantly more fat cells than men, meaning their fat storage capacity is greater than that of men, making them more prone to obesity. Second, there are differences in physiological factors. Women's estrogen secretion promotes fat synthesis, causing fat to accumulate in their bodies. In contrast, men's testosterone does not have this effect, making women more susceptible to obesity. Additionally, women's