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Do you know the relationship between beverages & obesity?

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Any beverage with additional sugar or other sweeteners is referred to as a sugary drink, often known as a sugar-sweetened beverage or "soft drink." This includes sweetened powdered drinks, sports and energy drinks , fruit punch, lemonade (and other "ades"), soda, pop, cola, tonic, and soda. The more sugary drinks a person consumes daily, the more calories are consumed later in the day. Contrary to what occurs with solid food, people prefer to make up for a large meal by consuming fewer calories at a subsequent meal. After ingesting soft drinks, this compensating effect doesn't appear to exist for a number of potential reasons: Since the body doesn't "record" liquid calories the same way it does calories from solid meals, drinking liquids won't make you feel as satisfied or full as eating solid foods will. This can make someone want to eat more even after drinking a calorie-dense beverage. Whether they are sweetened with sugar or a calorie-f...

Does aerobics help in reducing weight?

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  Exercises that are aerobic are ideal for weight loss . In addition to helping you lose weight, these activities also help you build more physical endurance. Aerobic exercise is the most advantageous approach to shed extra fat because your body needs a greater flow of oxygen to lose weight. Exercise that is classified as aerobics enhances your cardiovascular and respiratory fitness as well as your general health . Exercise that makes you breathe quickly and perspire heavily is considered an acceptable form of physical activity. This workout engages all of your big muscle groups and has a steady beat or rhythm to it. Most of the time, aerobic exercise will cause you to feel a little bit short of breath. However, you are able to continue the activity for extended periods of time without feeling the need to stop and take a break. Swimming, running, and walking are three of the most widely used cardio exercises. By engaging in physical activities like spot marching, spot jogging,...

How fast food affect Obesity?

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Particularly in industrialised countries like the United States and the UK, the number of fat people has increased exponentially. In most countries today, obesity has become a public health issue. Diabetes, heart disease , stroke, gall bladder disease, fatty liver, rheumatoid arthritis, joint diseases, and some malignancies are only a few of the long-term health concerns, illnesses, and early deaths that obesity is associated with. According to studies, the amount of food consumed during the previous 40 years that was eaten away from home has also increased drastically. Because of the huge portion sizes and higher caloric density of foods, eating out is well recognised to raise the risk of obesity and contribute to excessive calorie consumption . Fast foods fall into this category of food. Fast foods are typically: - High in calories High in fat High in saturated and trans fat High in sugar High in simple carbohydrates High in sodium (salt) Fast food is associated with highe...