Literature Review on Obesity: Causes, Symptoms, Related Diseases, and Interventions

Literature Review
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Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
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INTRODUCTION
Literature review is the search and evaluation of previously published works in relation to
specific topic. This is important for students and individual to develop their understanding about
particular topic and aspects that used to manage all functions and activities (Ballini, Scacco,
Boccellino, Santacroce, and Arrigoni, 2020). LR can be defined as process of conducting
evaluation by collecting information and making right decision. For current research Obesity that
means overweight which is serious problem now a day. I have chosen this topic because of my
own personal experience in obesity at the age of 15-18 where I faced many problems and health
issues. It has seen that people are becoming unhealthy and abnormal due to excessive fat that
create risk of health. The report highlights on possible factors and aspects that relates to current
topic.
MAIN BODY
According to Malik, and et.al., 2021, Obesity is the complex diseases that happens to
people by involving an excessive amount of body fat. It is a medical problem that create the risk
of other diseases and health problems like as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and
certain cancers.
It has seen that people is becoming busier in their daily life and having junk or fast food
where ever they go that directly affected their health as gain fat. This is major issue that happen
to every second person in all ages of people. This is important for each person to understand how
it arises and what diets should be follow to live health and lower weight.
Symptoms
As per Persky, and et.al., 2021, Obesity is frequently diagnosed using the body mass
index (BMI). To find your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, divide by your height in
inches, and then divide by your height in inches again. Alternatively, multiply your weight in
kilogrammes by your height in metres squared.
BMI Weight status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Normal
25.0-29.9 Overweight
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