FIGHTING OBESITY WORLDWIDE
Our central goal is to raise awareness and improve access to obesity prevention and treatment through SO2SPORT nutritional supplements and a healthy lifestyle.
People like you play a crucial role in the fight against obesity and are encouraged to join our efforts to show support in our action against obesity.
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Nearly one third of the world’s population is obese or overweight. A person is considered obese if he or she has a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30.
Approximately 3.4 million adults die each year as a result of being obese or overweight. The rise in obesity has been gradual but steady worldwide, with the latest estimates suggesting an estimated 2.1 billion obese citizens worldwide, almost 30% of the world’s population.
According to a new analysis of trend data from 188 countries. The increase in global obesity rates over the past three decades has been substantial and widespread, presenting a major public health epidemic in both developed and developing countries.
Today, two-thirds of American adults and nearly one in three children struggle because they are overweight or obese. The effects of the obesity epidemic on the nation are immense: taxpayers, businesses, communities and individuals spend hundreds of billions of dollars each year due to obesity problems, including an estimated $168 billion in medical expenses. In fact, due to high rates of obesity, the current generation of U.S. children is becoming more and more obese. They are projected, for the first time, to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
– Obesity is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases.
– Only 12% of adults and 2% of children consume a healthy diet consistent with federal nutrition recommendations.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
There are more than 40 medical conditions that are associated with obesity. People who are obese are at risk for developing one or more of these serious medical conditions. The most prevalent obesity-related diseases are the following:
– High blood pressure
– High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
– Heart Disease
– Stroke
– Gallbladder disease
– Osteoarthritis
– Sleep apnea and breathing problems
– Some types of cancer (endometrial, breast and colon)
There are many causes that directly and indirectly contribute to overweight or obesity. Behavior, environment, and genetics are among the main contributors to obesity. Three have been identified as the main causes of the complexity of the obesity epidemic.
Next, we can know in more detail what are some of the risks that a person with overweight or obesity can have. And subsequently, we can find out which are the most influential factors in the development of obesity.


HABITS
In today’s fast-paced environment, it’s easy to engage in unhealthy behaviors. Behavior, in the case of obesity, is related to your food choices, the amount of physical activity you get, and how hard you work to maintain your health.
People are consuming more calories on average than they have in recent decades. The increase in calories has also decreased the nutrients consumed that are necessary for a healthy diet. This behavior problem is also related to increased portion sizes at home and when dining out.
While the vast majority of people consume more calories, they don’t consume them with enough physical activity. Physical activity is an important element in modifying and shaping behaviour. The influence of television, computers and other technologies discourage physical activity and increase the problem of obesity in our society.
ENVIRONMENT
The environment plays a key role in shaping a person’s habits and lifestyle. There are many environmental influences that can affect your health decisions. Today’s society has developed a more sedentary lifestyle. Walking has been replaced by driving cars, physical activity has been replaced by technology, and nutrition has been overtaken by convenience and fast food.
GENETICS
Science shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. Genes can cause certain disorders that lead to obesity. However, not everyone who is prone to obesity is affected by obesity. Research is currently underway to determine which genes contribute most to obesity.
Obesity is measured by various means, but the most common methods used are body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. There is no perfect method for measuring obesity, however, these two indicators are the most commonly used by physicians as a tool to diagnose weight.
BMI (body mass index)
BMI is a measure used to indicate obesity and morbid obesity in adults. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. An adult with a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
Waist circumference
Waist circumference is a less common method used to measure obesity in an individual. This simple measurement indicates obesity and morbid obesity in adults by measuring your waist. To find your waist circumference, wrap a tape measure around the area above your hipbone and below your rib cage.