All too often when we decide to address our weight issues by consulting with a doctor, we are told to “eat healthy and exercise”. The reality is that obesity is a growing problem in South Africa and while it may seem like common sense to know how to “eat healthy”, many of us are quite ignorant when it comes to personal nutrition. Eating healthy does not necessarily mean that you will lose weight. Limiting your portion size will also not guarantee weight loss and while exercise is essential, eating the right foods is an important consideration when structuring your weight management plan.
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Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation and storage of body fat, usually measured by the body mass index (BMI) system. Your BMI is a body weight to height ratio and is calculated by dividing your weight (kg) by the square of your height (m). Refer to the online BMI calculator to work out your body mass index. While the BMI is not the most accurate method of assessing weight management problems, it is nevertheless the universal measure of assessing a healthy body weight.
