Obesity is a growing problem in South Africa as the expanding middle class has greater access to fast foods, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle. While convenience foods are not the only factor contributing to weight management problems across the globe, it has been identified as the single most important consideration when attempting to reduce weight. It is impossible to lose weight while continuing to eat fatty foods and fast releasing carbohydrates (high glycemic index). Similarly, starvation diets will not yield lasting results and can actually contribute to gaining weight in the long run.
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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.
