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On August 17th, the report "Prevalence and Related Complications of Obesity in China: A Cross sectional Real World Study of 15.8 million Adults" was published in the academic journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, creating a digital version of the "China Obesity Map". According to the BMI classification criteria for overweight and obesity in China, 34.8% of the 15.8 million adult participants were overweight, and 14.1% were obese.

Men are more likely to have a "military belly"

41.1% of males nationwide are overweight

According to the report data, from the perspective of gender differences in obesity, overweight and obesity are more common among males than females, with overweight males accounting for 41.1%, females accounting for 27.7%, obese males accounting for 18.2%, and females accounting for 9.4%.

Experts suggest that there are several reasons why men are more prone to obesity, usually related to the stress and emotions they experience in life or work. One is that long-term excessive stress and negative emotions can easily lead to hormonal imbalances, mainly due to an increase in the secretion of stress hormone adrenal glucocorticoids, which have an anti insulin effect, increase abdominal fat accumulation, and cause abdominal obesity characterized by a "general's belly". Secondly, to relieve stress and release emotions, men often resort to unhealthy lifestyles such as drinking alcohol and overeating. In addition to excessive eating, alcohol often produces a large amount of calories, which can also promote the formation of obesity. The third is sleep problems. Long term sleep deprivation or irregularity can also lead to male obesity by disrupting energy balance.

From the perspective of age differences in obesity, there are differences in the proportion of overweight and obesity between males and females in different age groups, and the peak age of obesity in males is usually smaller than that in females. The prevalence of overweight in males reaches its peak at the age of 50 to 54, while in females it reaches its peak at the age of 65 to 69; The prevalence of obesity in males reaches its peak at the age of 35-39, while in females it is between 70-74 years old.

"One fat ruin everything"

Nearly 90% of obese patients have complications

Obesity not only damages appearance, but also causes many serious harm to the body. The report found that nearly 90% of obese patients had complications, the most common being fatty liver, pre diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Compared to individuals with a healthy weight, overweight/obese individuals have a higher incidence of complications.

Obesity is one of the main factors leading to diabetes. In many obese patients, the early obvious symptom is that "black acanthosis" will appear on the neck. "Black acanthosis" is a characteristic clinical manifestation caused by hyperinsulinemia, which is a very serious warning, indicating that diabetes is approaching. So, obese patients with abnormally high insulin levels should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

According to the relevant statistics of WHO, for every 10 kg overweight when young, the risk of diabetes will increase by 30%, the risk of hypertension will increase by 14%, the risk of cardiovascular disease will increase by 8%, the risk of obesity related cancer will increase by 6%, and the risk of mortality of smokers will increase by 5% in the middle and old age.

Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Hebei ranked among the top three in terms of obesity population

Fat people in Guangdong have a light diet and love to drink tea

According to regions, the proportion of overweight/obesity in northern China is generally higher than that in southern China, with Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Hebei being the top three provinces in terms of overweight ratio.

The Chinese Residents' Dietary Guide mentions a new concept: the oriental healthy diet model with Chinese characteristics, in which Guangdong is praised by name. Guangdong residents are accustomed to light diet, prefer fresh ingredients, and the original diet and cooking model, which is one of the reasons why the obesity incidence rate of Cantonese is lower than that of northwest provinces and they live longer.

Another thing that Cantonese people love to drink tea is that in Guangdong, 250000 tons of tea are consumed every year, making it the largest tea consumption market in China, with an average annual consumption of over 1000 grams of tea per person.

In the more developed Pearl River Delta region, the annual per capita consumption of tea exceeds 2000 grams, ranking among the top three in the world. Drinking tea is beneficial for the digestion of the gastrointestinal tract, as it reduces the body's fat and accelerates metabolism.

How many pounds is considered obese?

Look at three indicators

Many people have misconceptions about their body shape, especially about weight loss. Some people, even though their weight is normal, clamor for weight loss every day; But some people who are already "obese" still feel that their figure is relatively symmetrical and continue to eat and drink recklessly.

How to determine whether one is obese or not? Take a look at the following three indicators:

1. Standard weight: * 0.9. If it exceeds this calculated value, it is necessary to lose weight.

2. BMI index: The square of weight divided by height, with a normal range of 18.5-24.99. If the result is 25-28, it indicates excessive weight; 28-32 indicates obesity; Exceeding 32 indicates extreme obesity.

3. Waist to hip ratio: Waist to hip circumference. If it is 0.9 for males and 0.8 for females, it may indicate hidden obesity, excessive visceral fat, and the need for weight loss.

Take an extra bite every day

Add 2 pounds of meat per year

Some people say that even when I drink water, I get fat. Is this statement unscientific? You can gain weight without eating? Professor Zhu Huilian from the Department of Public Nutrition at Sun Yat sen University said that weight is measured by taking one bite at a time. How much does it take to gain one kilogram of weight? The study found that one kilogram of body weight=8000 kcal of calories, which is equivalent to 2.3 kilograms of rice=3.8 kilograms of Mantou=8 kilograms of sweet potatoes=8 kilograms of fish=2.3 kilograms of pork belly=4.7 kilograms of chicken legs=5.7 kilograms of eggs=15 ice creams=1.4 kilograms of cookies.

In terms of daily food consumption, eating an additional 17 grams of rice, 2.2 grams of oil, 4 grams of lean meat, or 50 milliliters of sugary drinks per day can increase one kilogram of body weight in just one year. So, when facing delicious food, it is still necessary to exercise restraint.