PREVENTION OF OBESITY THROUGH EXERCISE AND DIET CONTROL
Nowadays, obesity has become a major as well as a fatal health problem, not only in India but in other countries too. We are sailing in the same boat. So, how to deal with it? Obesity can be prevented easily with the help of two types of preventive measures: exercise-related preventive measures and diet-related preventive measures. These preventive measures are directly related to exercises and lifestyle management.
Exercise Related Preventive Measures
These measures play an important role in preventing obesity. The described measures related to exercise can be used to prevent obesity:
Regular Physical Exercise
Regular physical exercise does wonder in preventing obesity. Children need an hour of moderate to vigorous exercise every day if they want to prevent obesity. These exercises and aerobic activities can be done in various forms such as jogging, cycling, running, and dancing, etc.
Effective Yogic Exercise
Yogic exercises can also help in curing obesity. Pranayama in yogic asanas especially meditative asanas is helpful in preventing obesity. Meditative asanas are very beneficial to cure obesity, as research in studies have proved that stress and tension tend to increase obesity. Therefore, yogic exercise can also prevent obesity.
Games and Sports
Playing games regularly is beneficial for preventing obesity. Children should engage themselves in various games like cricket, basketball, hockey, volleyball, swimming, athletics, cycling, etc. regularly at least for one hour. Make a regular schedule of it for the whole life span.
Diet Related Preventive Measures
Here are some diet-related preventive and curative measures:
Avoid Junk and Fast Foods
If you want to prevent obesity, you should avoid junk and fast foods such as pizza, burgers, chips, cookies, pastries, chocolate, cold drinks, etc. These foods are rich in calories and will be accumulated in your body. So avoid fatty foods if you want to remain slim and trim.
Avoid Overeating
To prevent obesity, you should not overeat. It simply means that you should eat the food according to the needs of your body.
Eat Small Portions @ Regular Intervals
Small portions will limit the calorie intake and eating at regular intervals will maintain the BMR.
Avoid Alcohol, Smoking, and Drugs
Always keep in mind that alcohol, drugs, and smoking always lead to obesity. Never use any type of drugs or try alcohol, if you want to prevent obesity.