Current status of obesity
With the development of the economy and changes in lifestyle, overweight and obesity have become prevalent health issues in society. The "China National Nutrition and Chronic Disease Report (2020)" shows that more than half of Chinese adults are overweight or obese and the overweight and obesity rate among children under 6 years old is 10.4%, while for adolescents aged 6-17, it is close to 20%.
Expert opinion
Obesity and overweight not only affect ones image but can also trigger various diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke), metabolic diseases (diabetes, gout, abnormal blood lipids), reproductive system diseases (polycystic ovary syndrome), sleep apnea syndrome, and tumors. It is also prone to cause psychological disorders, increase family burden, and can be described as a source of evil. Therefore, weight loss is urgent.
Weight loss slogans are chanted every day
Do you also have such confusion?
Every day for weight loss
Month by month without success
Year after year without achieving results
Experts say that weight loss is not as simple as eating less and exercising more
Firstly, the cause of overweight or obesity is diverse and complex. If it is simply caused by excessive eating and lack of exercise, we call it primary obesity. However, there is also a portion caused by other factors, which we refer to as secondary obesity, such as inflammation of the hypothalamus and pituitary, hypothyroidism, Cushings syndrome, hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. For them, accurate diagnosis through examination is needed.
Secondly, the variety of weight loss diets can be overwhelming, with trendy lazy dieting methods being frequently searched for, such as fasting, fruit diet, and meat-only diet. Although these methods may lead to short-term weight loss, they are not effective for fat reduction and come with significant health risks, including muscle loss, weakened immunity, impaired memory, nutritional anemia, micronutrient deficiency, hair loss, insomnia, and constipation.
The Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy Guidelines for Obesity propose scientifically effective dietary interventions such as energy-restricted diets, high-protein diets, and intermittent fasting, but all with specific indications and requiring scientific implementation.
Medical Weight Loss: Economical, Safe, and Effective
In order to help individuals achieve weight loss in an economical, safe, and effective manner, Chengmei Hospital in Hainan has established a Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic. It implements scientifically reasonable nutritional therapy combined with exercise intervention to provide non-pharmacological weight management for overweight and obese individuals, enabling them to achieve safe weight loss under medical supervision.
Suitable Candidates for the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic
Medical nutrition weight loss is applicable to various types of overweight/obese adults, including special populations such as children and adolescents, older adults, individuals during pregnancy and postpartum who are overweight or obese, as well as those with chronic diseases associated with overweight/obesity such as polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes, gout, metabolic fatty liver disease, etc., and individuals who have gained weight due to medication.
If you meet the following criteria, it is recommended to visit the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic:
1
Calculate:
Body Mass Index (BMI) = weight(kg) / height(m)^2. For adults, a BMI exceeding 24 indicates overweight or obesity, and it is advised to visit the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic.
2
Measure:
For adult females, if waist circumference exceeds 80cm, and for males, if waist circumference exceeds 90cm, it is considered as obesity, particularly abdominal obesity. Therefore, it is advisable to visit the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic.
3
Assess:
If the body fat percentage measured by a body composition analyzer exceeds 28% for females and 20% for males, if muscle mass falls below the minimum standard, or if the Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI) is below 7.0 for males and 5.7 for females, it is recommended to visit the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic.
4
Check:
If laboratory tests indicate fatty liver, abnormal blood lipids, glucose metabolism disorders, high uric acid levels, etc., it is also advisable to visit the Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic.
Short-term benefits of weight loss are changes in body shape, while long-term benefits are improved health.
Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic
Clinic Hours:
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Wednesday and Friday
Clinic Location:
8th Zone, 2nd floor, Chengmei Hospital, Hainan
Attending Specialist
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Written by Huang Fei