Obesity is a major public health concern because it predisposes the individual to many disorders such as stroke, hypertensions, coronary artery disease and also cancer. Approximately 119 million Americans are either overweight or obese. Estimate of the number of obese American adults rose from 23.7 percent in 2003 to 24.5 percent in 2004. The best way to prevent obesity: dieting and exercise. Diet to promote weight loss are generally divided into four categories low fat diets, low carbohydrate diets, low calorie diets, very low calorie diets. Muscle consumes energy derived from both fat and glycogen. Due to the large size of leg muscles, walking, running, cycling are the most effective means of exercise to reduce body fat. Exercise affects macronutrient balance. During moderate exercise, there is a shift to greater use of fat as a fuel. Lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle by limiting your total fat consumption to less than 30% of your daily calorie intake and getting adequate exercise.
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