Types of obesity and how to overcome them

Type	BMI	Fat%	Nature of Beta Cells	Typical Internal Symptoms	Typical Extranal Symptoms
Benign	> 30	> 30	Normal	No metabolic syndromes,Only joint pains and sleep apnea due to weight.	Overall appears Fat
Internal	<23.5	>30	Reduced Beta Cells	Met. Syn. Viz. Diabetes,Hypertension,PCOD	"ONLY BELLY FAT" otherwise appear slender
External	>25	>30	Reduced Beta Cells	Obesity and Metabolic Syndromes	Overall Appears Fat, is Lethargic,

What is obesity?

Obesity is a medical condition when excess fat is accumulated to the extent that it can be harmful to health. It is simply being overweight as per BMI (Body Mass Index) more than 30. It is common but is associated with a higher risk for serious diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Indians are considered to be “Thin Fat” People,

Most part of the population come under Internal Obesity categor

Popular Indian Breakfasts

South Indian Breakfast

Paratha & Curry

Oats with Skimmed Milk

Roti with Curry

Sandwich

Corn Flakes with Skimmed Milk

Fat Accumulation Cycle :

Quick Digesting Carbohydrate / grain based meals lead to

Skipping breakfast or meals

The Cycle continues to the next meal…

Implications of Bad Nutrition :

Criteria of good quality nutrition for healthy living :

1.Provide the body with all vital nutrients in a low calorie format,

To suit your Body Type (Benign / Internal / External) obesity & “Your Fat Story”
To support your lifestyle

2.Help to maintain a normal blood sugar ( 70 to 110) level to the extent possible

3.The following Lead indicators maintain the blood sugar

Calories
Glycemic Load
Protein quantity in each meal
N6:N3 Ratio <10
Cooking Oil

Note: The sugar/insulin response curves are schematic illustrations of a known physiological reaction. The exact science behind it is complex and varies for different people.