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Since the launch of IGTS in 2015, the main objective has been to support training and qualification in the health sector in its various categories. The group has thus sought to provide scientific and practical expertise from the largest medical experts in the Arab world, who we were honored to be part of the IGTS family. As a result of the success achieved by the group, we have focused on expanding in areas no less important than the health sector. Among these are business management - education and guidance - mental health - human resources - and others, more that are commensurate with the needs of human cadres and with the quality of learning that is a major start for every aspiration to receive science and self-development. The most important element of the IGTS strategy was the contracting of a group of experts, all of the members of teaching bodies in the largest Arab universities in all specialties, who believed in the science they provided and sought to research and develop it, in order to transfer the greatest amount of it to the student and make it most useful, through a flexible distance-learning method and in direct contact with the lecturer.
Obesity and Healthy Weight Loss Methods
What Is Obesity?
Obesity is one of the most common modern health conditions worldwide. It is defined as an abnormal increase in the percentage of body fat. Obesity usually has a negative impact on human health and may lead to several chronic diseases. In this article, we will learn about obesity and healthy ways to lose weight.
Obesity is usually diagnosed by calculating the obesity Body Mass Index BMI. This is done by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. BMI = kg/m²
| Body Mass Index BMI | Classification |
| More than 25 | Overweight |
| Greater than or equal to 30 | Obesity |
Causes of Obesity
- Lack of movement and not exercising.
- Some genetic factors.
- Frequent consumption of foods that contain fats, carbohydrates, and sugars.
- Low intake of healthy food.
- Increasing the number of meals and their quantity.
- Taking certain medications, such as:
- Corticosteroids.
- Medications used to treat diabetes, such as insulin - sulfonylureas.
- Sedative medications, such as haloperidol - olanzapine.
- Suffering from certain diseases such as hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, arthritis, or Cushing’s syndrome. (2)
Risks and Complications of Obesity
If a person does not pay attention to treating obesity, they may be at risk of developing several complications, such as:
- High blood pressure.
- Increased triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
- Developing type 2 diabetes.
- Suffering from heart diseases, especially coronary artery disease.
- Stroke.
- Obesity may lead to gallstones.
- Arthritis.
- Cancer.
- Breathing problems, and the person may develop asthma. (3)
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Obesity and Healthy Ways to Lose Weight
- Following a diet that contains healthy food.
- Changing unhealthy daily habits such as eating fast food and sleeping or waking up late.
- Following up with a therapeutic nutrition specialist.
- Eating more fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, because they give a feeling of fullness and therefore reduce the amount of food a person eats.
- Taking weight loss medications under the supervision of the treating physician.
- Exercising, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.
- Reducing carbohydrate and sugar intake.
- In some critical cases, the doctor may resort to surgical intervention.
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Ways to Prevent Obesity and Healthy Methods for Weight Loss
- Eating foods that contain healthy fats such as eggs, salmon, tuna, nuts, fish, and dark chocolate.
- Reducing foods that contain unhealthy fats such as fast food, potatoes, white bread, and pasta.
- Avoiding excessive sugar intake.
- Drinking plenty of water.
- Eating more fiber-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
- Exercising, such as walking, cycling, swimming, horse riding, or gymnastics.
- Using the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Monitoring weight regularly.
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Created at: 2021-09-14 09:33:15
Updated at: 2026-06-30 06:03:53
Updated at: 2026-06-30 06:03:53