肥胖行动联盟OAC：理解肥胖和严重肥胖手册（英文版）（24页）.pdf

1、Understanding Obesity&Severe ObesityUOSO Bleed KM.indd 1UOSO Bleed KM.indd 13/31/2020 3:34:11 PM3/31/2020 3:34:11 PMYou may have questions about obesity.This brochure can help answer those questions.On the following pages,you will learn what obesity is and how it differs from excess weight.You will

2、also learn about the causes and health concerns of obesity.Finally,you will read about the importance of weight management and explore treatment options.This brochure is meant to be an introduction to obesity.For more information,please visit:ObesityAction.org.UNDERSTANDING OBESITY&SEVERE OBESITYPle

3、ase note,the contents of this brochure are not a substitute for medical advice.Please be sure to consult a healthcare provider before starting any obesity management program.2UOSO Bleed KM.indd 2UOSO Bleed KM.indd 23/31/2020 3:34:12 PM3/31/2020 3:34:12 PMTo find your BMI,please see the BMI chart int

4、he back of this brochure on page 22 or,please visit the OAC website at:ObesityAction.org.WHAT IS OBESITY&SEVERE OBESITY?Obesity is a treatable disease that is a worldwide health concern associated with having an excess amount of body fat.It is caused by genetic and environmental factors and can be d

5、ifficult to control through dieting alone.Obesity is diagnosed by a healthcare provider and is classified as having a body mass index(BMI)of 30 or greater.Nearly 40 percent of Americans have obesity.OBESITY ISOBESITY IS NOT A disease.A worldwide health concern.Caused by many factors.Treatable and ma

6、nageable.Your fault.Yours to manage alone.Just about food.Cured by a miracle treatment.Body mass index (bmi)Body fat is hard to measure directly.So it is often measured by body mass index(BMI).BMI measures weight related to height.It is a common way to measure body fat and is one tool healthcare pro