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KNOW THE SECRETS OF WEIGHT LOSS

Dr. Pradeep.MK.Nair, BNYS,MSc (Clin.Res)Physician,

National Institute of Naturopathy

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WEIGHT- IS IT A PROBLEM??? Overweight and obesity are significant and increasing

public health challenges in both economically developed and developing regions of the world, with 33.0% of the world's adult population (1.3 billion people) overweight or obese in 2005. (Kelly T,2008)

Moreover, if recent trends continue, by 2030 up to 57.8% of the world's adult population (3.3 billion people) could be either overweight or obese. (Kelly T,2008)

Epidemiologic studies indicate that overweight and obesity are important risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death. (Haslam D, James P.2005)

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CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

Lack of exercise Excess calorie intake Drugs Harmonal imbalance Stress Post natal weight gain Improper eating habits

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IS IT ALL ABOUT FAT ??? We all need some fat. The problem is that many people

carry too much fat - 30% or more. Did you know that for health and weight maintenance,

you should aim to keep your fat levels ideally between 20 to 25 percent? And the other 70 + percent of the body would then be made up of - lean body mass which are muscles, bones, organs and water.

Excess fat is from diet, from improper exercise. Unless you exercise, keeping your fat levels between 20

and 25 percent becomes a losing battle for most people. A combination of the natural aging process and inactivity

causes many of us, on average, to lose about 5 pounds of muscle every decade.

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HOW TO START WITH ?

Dont be in a hurry to start everything altogether Be determined Give enough time There is no shortcuts to success Plan properly Get an expert advice Understand why you are overweight

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DIET

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EXERCISE

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FASTING

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THANK YOU!!!!Dr. Pradeep.MK.Nair, BNYS,MSc (Clin.Res)

Physician,National Institute of Naturopathy

drpradeep18bnys@gmail.com98 23 26 21 79

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REFERENCES

1. Kelly et al. Global burden of obesity in 2005 and projections to 2030. International Journal of Obesity .2008; 32: 1431–1437.

2. Haslam D, James P. Obesity. Lancet 2005; 366: 1197–1209.