Why is weight loss important?

Maintenance of a healthy body weight is important for maintaining both emotional and physical well-being and also for preventing disease. Excess weight and obesity have been associated with an increased risk for numerous medical conditions. These include:

• heart disease,

• high blood pressure,

• stroke,

• diabetes,

• osteoarthritis,

• some types of cancers,

• sleep apnoea,

• and elevated blood cholesterol levels.

It should be noted that reduction in weight for those who are overweight can make a major impact on the conditions listed above. Many overweight people also report improved mood, increased in self-esteem and motivation, as well as feeling healthier in general after they have lost weight.

 

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