Obesity is also known as lifestyle dieses especially in Kenya. It is a condition that is associated with having an excess of body fat .Obesity is defined by a lot of factors .If not controlled it can be hard to control it .It is also classified as having a body mass index of thirty or more. Obesity is one of many pervasive and chronicle diseases. It is an escalating problem worldwide, yet extensive data especially in Kenya is still lacking. Obesity requires an in depth look at the prevalence of obesity and associated socio-economic factors, physical activity, and dietary intake among women in Nairobi, Kenya. Socio-economic factors and obesity has repeatedly shown that high socio-economic status is negatively correlated with obesity in
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There is an important role of biological factors in the regulation of body weight. Some people are more susceptible than others to becoming overweight and obese. For instance basal metabolic rate (BMR) affects body weight and weight loss because some individuals naturally use more calories to sustain basic body processes. The size and number of an individual’s fat cells also help determine the amount of weight loss that is possible. Obesity is also partially determined by a person’s genetic makeup. Genes involved in weight gain increase the risk of susceptibility of an individual to the development of obesity when exposed to an adverse environment. Although the study scope was limited to a few behavioral factors, individual/biological factors have a role to play in the development of obesity among the population under …show more content…
However, in Kenya it has been reported people lack of social pressure to be thin and reduced social negativity toward obesity especially in women. With a few exceptions there have been very few reports of attitudes to obesity in the Kenyan populations Some men in Kenya associate an increased level of body fat is with beauty, prosperity, health, and prestige, despite its negative impact on health. Thinness in contrast is perceived to be a sign of ill health or poverty and is something to be feared and avoided, particularly in recent years when it has been associated with AIDS. In disadvantaged communities in and other parts of Kenya , food is highly valued because food security has not always been ensured
There is an important role of biological factors in the regulation of body weight. Some people are more susceptible than others to becoming overweight and obese. For instance basal metabolic rate (BMR) affects body weight and weight loss because some individuals naturally use more calories to sustain basic body processes. The size and number of an individual’s fat cells also help determine the amount of weight loss that is possible. Obesity is also partially determined by a person’s genetic makeup. Genes involved in weight gain increase the risk of susceptibility of an individual to the development of obesity when exposed to an adverse environment. Although the study scope was limited to a few behavioral factors, individual/biological factors have a role to play in the development of obesity among the population under …show more content…
However, in Kenya it has been reported people lack of social pressure to be thin and reduced social negativity toward obesity especially in women. With a few exceptions there have been very few reports of attitudes to obesity in the Kenyan populations Some men in Kenya associate an increased level of body fat is with beauty, prosperity, health, and prestige, despite its negative impact on health. Thinness in contrast is perceived to be a sign of ill health or poverty and is something to be feared and avoided, particularly in recent years when it has been associated with AIDS. In disadvantaged communities in and other parts of Kenya , food is highly valued because food security has not always been ensured