Sleep Debt
Sleep debt is another factor contributing to obesity. Sleep Debt has been lined to cause a rise body weight. Studies have shown there is a correlation between Body Mass Index and the amount of sleep you get at night. If you do not get enough sleep, studies have also shown that it may cause and increase in appetite and hunger. A person who gets seven to nine hours of sleep is 75 percent less likely to become obese compared to those who get five hours of sleep or less. If a person only gets six hours of sleep research shows that it can in the likelihood of obesity by 30 percent. When a person is sleeping the body naturally governs fat metabolism and appetite regulation, so if a person has not been sleeping well it can affect …show more content…
The rates of obesity also vary by geographical residence (Baskin).
Health Benefits of Weight Loss There are many health benefits to losing weight if done correctly. These benefits include decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, blood pressure decreases, and lower blood sugar levels, being to breathe more easily, and improved sleeping.
Testing for Obesity Getting regular checkups at the doctor’s office is important for early detection when testing for obesity. The doctor may ask if there is a family history of obesity and/or many other factors that may contribute to obesity. The doctor may ask you questions about how you gain weight, if you drink alcohol, if you are physically active, and/or if you are taking any medications. The doctor may ask to run different types of blood tests. For these blood test they may check for several different types of health risks which would include: thyroid or liver problems, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Then the doctor will sometimes test your body fat percentage or maybe try to find you basal metabolic rate. This helps you learn how many calories you burn a day. They may also ask for your waist size and they may look at the body mass index chart. Many doctors look at the body mass index chart to help screen for unhealthy weight. They look to see if your BMI is 30 or higher and if you do not exercise or have unhealthy eating
Sleep debt is another factor contributing to obesity. Sleep Debt has been lined to cause a rise body weight. Studies have shown there is a correlation between Body Mass Index and the amount of sleep you get at night. If you do not get enough sleep, studies have also shown that it may cause and increase in appetite and hunger. A person who gets seven to nine hours of sleep is 75 percent less likely to become obese compared to those who get five hours of sleep or less. If a person only gets six hours of sleep research shows that it can in the likelihood of obesity by 30 percent. When a person is sleeping the body naturally governs fat metabolism and appetite regulation, so if a person has not been sleeping well it can affect …show more content…
The rates of obesity also vary by geographical residence (Baskin).
Health Benefits of Weight Loss There are many health benefits to losing weight if done correctly. These benefits include decrease risk of type 2 diabetes, blood pressure decreases, and lower blood sugar levels, being to breathe more easily, and improved sleeping.
Testing for Obesity Getting regular checkups at the doctor’s office is important for early detection when testing for obesity. The doctor may ask if there is a family history of obesity and/or many other factors that may contribute to obesity. The doctor may ask you questions about how you gain weight, if you drink alcohol, if you are physically active, and/or if you are taking any medications. The doctor may ask to run different types of blood tests. For these blood test they may check for several different types of health risks which would include: thyroid or liver problems, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Then the doctor will sometimes test your body fat percentage or maybe try to find you basal metabolic rate. This helps you learn how many calories you burn a day. They may also ask for your waist size and they may look at the body mass index chart. Many doctors look at the body mass index chart to help screen for unhealthy weight. They look to see if your BMI is 30 or higher and if you do not exercise or have unhealthy eating