A major misconception amongst people is that obesity and overweight are synonymous. An overweight is a person who has extra body weight from bone, muscle, fat and/or water. A person suffering from obesity has a high amount of extra body fat. Fat is important for storing energy, and insulating your body, among other functions. The human body can handle carrying some extra fat, but beyond a certain point, body fat can begin to interfere with your health. For this reason, obesity is more than a cosmetic concern and a serious health condition.

Obesity is a sum total of major factors such as genetic make-up, overeating, eating high-fat food, and lack of physical activities. Obesity makes you vulnerable to a wide array of health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and cancer to name a few.

At Manipal Cure and Care, our specialists use BMI (body mass index) to determine whether the person is obese or not. BMI is calculated on the basis of an individual’s height and weight. After calculation, the resulting BMI is compared with those of other people of the same age and gender. Your BMI determines whether you are underweight, overweight, obese, malnourished or healthy.

If you are obese, then our doctors will provide you with a customized health plan based on your BMI, medical history, and detailed information on your lifestyle. Also, special weight-loss programs with realistic goals are designed based on every individual’s specific need in combination with medicine, nutrition and behavioral psychology.

Manipal Cure and Care has an efficient, highly-motivated, and highly qualified set of doctors, dieticians, and nutritionists who are dedicated, devoted and determined to help you deal with your obesity.