The Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, is reported to have gained weight and is suffering from obesity. This is reported by South Korea’s spy agency National Intelligence Service. The report says that Kim is suffering from obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure, and diabetes and the officials are looking for medicines abroad. This 40-year-old leader has a habit of heavy drinking and smoking and comes from a family who have had a history of heart problems. Kim’s father and grandfather who also ruled over North Korea have died of heart disease. With Kim suffering from obesity, it also brings our attention to us and to keep our health in check.What is obesity?When your body accumulates too much body fat, it becomes at risk for many problems, including high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, cholesterol, liver diseases, sleep apnea and even certain cancers. The reason that one can face difficulty in losing weight may be inherited, psychological and environmental. How is it diagnosed?The diagnoses happen through Body Mass Index (BMI). If your BMI is extending the healthy parameters, then you might be obese. BMI can be measured by multiplying your body weight in pounds by 703 and then dividing it twice by your height in inches.Lifestyle that leads to ObesityCertain lifestyle choices can lead to obesity, and the ones which have been highlighted the most are: Unhealthy Diet: When you consume food that is high in calories and lacks fiber, you may be at risk of obesity. Oversized portions or emotional eating may also lead to that. Liquid Calories: You can also consume calories through liquid. For instance, the calories that you get from alcohol or aerated drinks can also lead to the risk of obesity. Lack of physical activities: Sitting at one place throughout the day, and not doing any physical activity may also lead to the risk of obesity. Nowadays, even children are at risk of obesity, however, there are ways to prevent it. By feeding appropriate portion size one can limit the calories a child is consuming. Other ways could be to focus on child’s relationship with food. A child’s diet must contain all kinds of vegetables and fruits. The child must be taught to respect the food and consume healthy food over packaged ones. As a parent, one can restrict the amount of packaged food that comes into the house. You can stock your pantry and fridge with more healthy food options. Lastly, the child must be encouraged to engage in physical activities.Prevent Obesity in AdultsKnow the difference between good and bad fats. Good fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, etc. While bad fats are found in packaged food and must be avoided. Try to include a balanced diet, where you incorporate fruits, vegetables, and fiber into your diet and engage in physical activities.
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