Prathima Hospitals World Anti-OBESITY DAY - OCTOBER 10, 2017 ACT NOW Treat obesity now and avoid the consequences later Eating too much and moving too little • Consuming high amounts of fats and sugars • No exercise and physical activity Surplus energy gets stored by the body as fat • Genetics also affect hormones involved in fat regulation Obesity Risks & Complications Liver Diseases Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Arthritis & Gout Cancer Risks Heart Attack High BP Sleep Apnea OBESITY TREATMENT Well-balanced diet (fewer calories and fats) Regular exercise Weight-loss surgery