Risks associated with being overweight
Being overweight increases the risk of a number of serious diseases and health conditions. Below is a
list of said risks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- High blood pressure
- Type II diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis, a type of joint disease caused by breakdown of joint cartilage
- Sleep apnea and breathing problems
- Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, liver)
How to reduce your BMI
- Reduce your daily calorie intake
- Avoid crash diets
- Move more
- Eat more fibre