The country is experiencing an increasing number of obese people every day with studies showing that two-thirds of the US adult population is obese. Obesity is a public health issue because of the increase in the percentage of prevailing obese individuals in the country. Research by the Global Burden of Diseases indicates that obesity is more prevalent in men, with 70.9% of men older than twenty years suffer from obesity while 61.9% of women older than twenty years suffer from obesity. Notably, obesity is a factor for the development of other complications such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, and cancers. Childhood obesity is also becoming a trend in many states and is highly influenced by ethnic and economic disparities among families. Notably, obesity contributes to the reduced economic productivity of the country as many resources are utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, which would be otherwise used in development projects. the journal recommends ways of losing bodyweight and ultimately reducing the chances of developing obesity.
Studies show that combining physical activity and calorie-restricted diet help individual to lose weight and control obesity. Through a restricted diet, an individual can take a small amount of calories without nutrient deprivation. Calorie restricted diet and exercises produce good results after a few weeks of practice compared to when each method is done separately. The article also suggests that obesity can be managed through aerobic exercises and walking, without calorie restriction. Obese individuals are encouraged to make walking a habitual activity. Intense aerobic exercises that are strictly supervised and consistently carried out would produce great results after approximately six months. These activities reduce the BMI which is critical in weight loss and obesity control.
Notably, the intensity and frequency of the exercise produce a better outcome compared to the duration of the exercise. Adopting the sedentary lifestyle of walking 5000 or more steps a day produces a significant weight loss. Another intervention is engaging in resistance training that affects the activities of hormones that promote fat storage such as adiponectin and growth hormone. The review of the journal shows that obesity can be managed by combining intense exercises and estimating the calorie intake. These interventions when considered by public health officials and policymakers would reduce the prevalence of obesity in the country.
Policymakers should target taxing high food products that enhance obesity such as food premises that sell sweetened beverages. This would reduce consumption of the less healthy foods. The advertisement and marketing of food franchises should be regulated to protect children from unhealthy foods and sugary beverages that contribute to obesity. Moreover, lawmakers should focus on reducing ethnic differences that are risk factors for obesity. Many people consume more energy foods yet the energy expenditure required for daily activities in their bodies remains constant. This imbalance results in obesity. Obese individuals should choose interventions with the help of a nutritionist and trainer to help them lose weight. In conclusion, exercise and behaviors of individuals are key to maintaining weight loss. Analysis of the changes in body mass index (BMI) indicates a successful intervention of weight loss. Individuals should monitor BMI to prevent weight gain. One should design and develop a healthy eating plan that would prevent weight gain. A society that eats clean and engages in physical activity can overcome the obesity epidemic.