Say 'No' to Obesity!

Say 'No' to Obesity! - Healthy Friend, did you know that obesity is a non-communicable disease (PTM) ranked 5th cause of death in the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yep, in 2018 an increase in the prevalence of obesity in Indonesia in 2018 amounted to 21.8%.

Obesity can happen to anyone who does not apply lifestyle and eating patterns that are not right. Especially for you who have a dense activity, so you don't have much time to exercise and eat healthy foods. Well, to prevent this, let's find out more about the disease! So, let's check it out!

Obesity
Obesity is caused by an imbalance between the amount of incoming energy and what is needed by the body for various biological functions, such as physical growth, development, activity, health maintenance. This problem can happen to anyone, from the age of children, adolescents to adults.

Physical activity
Physical activity is very closely related to burning calories and fat. It is not uncommon for people who exercise to aim to burn calories, fat and train the heart to be more healthy so as to avoid obesity and heart disease.

But, how do you do physical activities for you who are 'super busy'? Simply, according to research conducted by Dewi, physical activity such as going up and down stairs, helps someone to burn eight calories per minute. So, don't forget to set aside a little time to avoid this disease and train the heart to be more healthy.

Dining pattern
Diet also contributes to increasing the risk of obesity, you know! Simply reduce or avoid the consumption of sweet foods such as cakes, packaged drinks, or soft drinks  when doing work or work. Excessive consumption of junk food and other fatty foods can also increase the risk of this disease, you know!

Well, the solution for you who like snacking and eating junk food , try to replace your snacks with fruits or vegetables, such as salads. Consumption of these foods will increase antioxidants and polyphenols which can maintain your body's health. Also bring lunch or start choosing healthy foods that you will consume when eating heavy.

Now you know, if this disease turns out to be caused by many things, one of which is a lifestyle and inadequate diet. Come on, start to apply the two tips above! Although it looks trivial, but it can help you avoid obesity, you know! C'mon, start implementing healthy living, Healthy Friend!