Why is maintaining healthy weight important?
08 Mar 2024
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excess accumulation of body fat that presents a risk of health. Being overweight or obese increases the risk for many diseases including:
- Cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, stroke)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Bone and joint disorders (osteoarthritis)
- Certain cancers (pancreatic, colon, breast)
The good news is that overweight and obesity are largely preventable. It is therefore important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight to reduce the likelihood of developing these chronic illnesses.
Benefits of maintaining a healthy weight go a lot further than that. Other benefits include higher sleep quality, boosted self-confidence and improved mobility.
However, it is important to lose weight the right way and there is no short-cut to achieving a healthy BMI range. This involves a lifestyle with healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity.