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Obesity Belfast Northern Ireland
What causes Obesity?
Energy Balance
To work efficiently, your body needs the energy that comes from food. When you eat the same amount of food that your body needs, your weight stays the same. If you get more energy from your food than you need, some is left over. Your body stores that extra energy as fatty tissue. If your body never uses the extra fat, you will gain weight. For more information please contact us on Obesity Surgery in Belfast
Hereditary
If others in your family are obese, then you have a higher risk of obesity.
Metabolic disorders
Changes in metabolism, or how your body gets energy from food, may affect your energy balance and your weight.
Eating and social habits
Eating an unbalanced diet, snacking between meals and not getting enough exercise, may all contribute to obesity
Psychological factors
Social or emotional eating is also one of the main causes of gaining weight. Any one or a combination of these factors can lead to obesity. As science continues to search for answers, morbidly obese individuals must understand how to treat their condition in the most effective way. For more information please contact us on Obesity Surgery in Belfast
How do you know if you are obese?
Most doctors calculate obesity using a formula known as the Body Mass Index (BMI).
It is a measure based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.
Part of your initial assessment would be to confirm your suitability for treatment and your BMI will help you to decide whether your require a weight loss management procedure. Not everyone who struggles with their weight should consider surgery, your own particular Body Mass Index (BMI) will determine whether you are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese.
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