Exercise to obesity

What is the role of medication in the treatment of obesity?

Medication treatment of obesity should be used only in patients who have health risks related to obesity. Medications should be used in patients with a BMI greater than 30 or in those with a BMI of greater than 27 who have other medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol) that put them at risk for developing heart disease. Medications should not be used for cosmetic reasons.

Medications should only be used as an adjunct to diet modifications and an exercise program.

Like diet and exercise, the goal of medication treatment has to be realistic. With successful medication treatment, one can expect an initial weight loss of at least 5 pounds during the first month of treatment, and a total weight loss of 10%-15% of the initial body weight. It is also important to remember that these medications only work when they are taken.

The first class (category) of medication used for weight control cause symptoms that mimic the sympathetic nervous system. They cause the body to feel "under stress" or " nervous." As a result, the major side effect of this class of medication is high blood pressure. This class of medication includes sibutramine (Meridia, which was taken off the market in the U.S. in October 2010 due to safety concerns) and (Adipex P).

What is the role of physical activity and exercise in obesity?

The National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES I) showed that people who engage in limited recreational activity were more likely to gain weight than more active people. Other studies have shown that people who engage in regular strenuous activity gain less weight than sedentary people.

Physical activity and exercise help burn calories. The amount of calories burned depends on the type, duration, and intensity of the activity. It also depends on the weight of the person. A 200-pound person will burn more calories running 1 mile than a 120-pound person, because the work of carrying those extra 80 pounds must be factored in. But exercise as a treatment for obesity is most effective when combined with a diet and weight-loss program.

Other benefits of exercise include

·         improved blood sugar control and increased insulin sensitivity (decreased insulin resistance),

·         reduced triglyceride levels and increased "good" HDL cholesterol levels,

·         lowered blood pressure,

·         a reduction in abdominal fat,

·         reduced risk of heart disease.


 

General exercise recommendations

·         Perform 20-30 minutes of moderate exercise five to seven days a week, preferably daily. Types of exercise include walking, stationary bicycling, walking or jogging on a treadmill, stair climbing machines, jogging, and swimming.

·         Exercise can be broken up into smaller 10-minute sessions.

·         Start slowly and progress gradually to avoid injury, excessive soreness, or fatigue.

·         People are never too old to start exercising.

Exercise precautions

The following people should consult a doctor before vigorous exercise:

·         Men over age 40 or women over age 50

·         Individuals with heart or lung disease, asthma, arthritis, or osteoporosis

·         Individuals who experience chest pressure or pain with exertion, or who develop fatigue or shortness of breath easily

 

 

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November 21, 2013 | By Melissa Healy