Doctor reveals main causes of obesity

14.03.2023 13:14

Summer is coming soon, which means that many are actively preparing for the beach season and vacations. After all, it is difficult to find a person who would not want to look fit during the period of swimsuits and light clothing.

But it happens that folds form on the stomach, and a person suffers from excess weight for a long time. Before fighting the problem, it is important to identify its causes.

They can be very different.

Doctor Tatyana Romanenko spoke about this in more detail, reports aif.ru.

According to the specialist, one cannot ignore genetic predisposition, as well as problems with hormones.

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All other causes can be controlled.

For example, eating habits, so that the intestines work normally. Also, a person needs quality sleep for health. Stress also contributes to weight gain.

As the doctor noted, visceral and subcutaneous fat accumulates on the stomach. The first is not noticeable externally, it accumulates around the internal organs of the abdominal cavity. If its volume is too large, then there is a threat not only to health, but also to life.

In a conversation with journalists, the doctor reminded that the waist size for women should not be higher than 70-80 cm, and for men – 94 cm. If the indicators are higher, then this indicates a problem, which means that it is time to consult a doctor.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor