Recognition of this condition is not however new as obese Stone Age statues have been found along with evidence of obesity in Egyptian mummies and Greek sculptures. A well known poet and philosopher once lamented that the overweight may die happy, but they die young. Normal 18.5 - 24.9 3. There has been a steady growth in the number of obese Indians as shown by studies conducted at the National Institute of Health, Hyderabad. Hg diastolic B.P. 3.
Weight gain is a consequence of over eating and inadequate exercise.
Various treatment modalities for weight reduction includes diet regulation, behaviour modification, exercise, meditation, management of complications and surgery as a last resort. Successful weight loss of more than 5 kg with the amelioration of risk factors 2. Very successful weight loss more than 10 kg 3. Large portions of potatoes, rice, pasta or bread should be offered at each meal. Include vegetables, beans and pulses in meat dishes.