Daily living arrangements, diagnostic criteria, and basic points for obesity prevention in the elderly

How should obese elderly people arrange their daily life?

Properly arranging the daily life of obese elderly people can help them lose weight.

Generally speaking, it is important to pay attention to the lifestyle characteristics of the elderly, ensure sufficient sleep, maintain a balance between work and rest, and avoid standing up suddenly at the beginning of activities. When walking, start slowly, and when running, start slowly. As the elderly become more adaptable, gradually increase the amount of exercise.

When using a sauna for weight loss, be careful not to stay in it for too long.

In addition, if you experience adverse reactions to dieting, you can take some appropriate food supplements.

You need to develop a weight loss treatment plan and take certain measures according to the plan.

How is obesity diagnosed in the elderly?

For the diagnosis of obesity in the elderly, the first step is to examine the cause of obesity, distinguishing between obesity caused by disease and obesity as a simple condition.

According to the standards set by the National Conference on the Study of Obesity Using Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, the diagnostic criteria for simple obesity in the elderly are as follows:

①Symptomatic (or secondary) obesity should be ruled out based on medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests.

Simple obesity is characterized by significant weight gain when conditions (water intake, activity) change.

② Weight exceeds standard weight by more than 20%, and body fat percentage exceeds 30%.

Based on the distribution of fat in obese patients, obese body types can be divided into generalized type (general obesity), abdominal type (mainly abdominal fat accumulation), trunk type (mainly trunk obesity), and hip type (mainly hip fat accumulation).

To rule out symptomatic obesity, the following examinations may be considered: X-ray examination: whether the sella turcica is enlarged and whether there is obvious osteoporosis.

Blood tests: Cortisol measurement, T3 and T4 measurement.

Urine test: determination of 17-hydroxy and 17-one content.

What are the key points for preventing obesity?

Obesity can cause many complications and endocrine and metabolic disorders, affecting people's health and even shortening their lifespan.

With the improvement of health and medical science popularization in my country, people have gained a new understanding of the essentials of health.

With reform and opening up, the economy has developed rapidly, people's living standards and health levels have improved significantly, and the intake of various foods has gradually increased.

Automation in production and daily life significantly reduces the intensity of people's labor, reduces energy consumption, and causes surplus energy to be converted into fat and stored.

Therefore, the incidence of obesity in my country has shown a significant increasing trend in recent years.

Obesity should be prevented starting with five key elements.

(1) Psychological factors

A good mood can keep the body's physiological systems functioning normally and play a role in preventing obesity. Conversely, being taciturn and depressed can cause physiological dysfunction and slow down metabolism. Coupled with less exercise, this can easily lead to fat accumulation.

As the saying goes, a broad mind leads to a healthy body.

People who are in a good mood, get enough rest, and have easy work and study, and are carefree, often have a good appetite. As a result, they drink more and eat more, which increases their calorie intake and leads to obesity.

(2) Pay attention to diet

To maintain a slim and healthy physique and avoid obesity, it is essential to adopt a reasonable diet. Inappropriately pursuing high-sugar, high-fat, high-protein, and starchy foods, especially excessive intake of animal organs and animal fats, as well as frequent snacking and beer consumption, can easily lead to obesity.

(3) Physiological factors

As people reach middle age, various physiological functions decline, metabolism slows down, and physical activity decreases. With increasing age, improved economic conditions, the upbringing of children, and improved living conditions, excessive intake and reduced consumption can lead to obesity.

(4) Exercise

Regularly participating in outdoor sports such as running, hiking, cycling, and playing ball can improve physical fitness, improve body shape, and prevent obesity.

Some athletes, coaches, actors, and manual laborers become obese because they stop exercising and continue their previous diet based on physical labor.

(5) Genetic environment and other factors

A significant number of cases of obesity have a familial tendency; children and siblings of obese parents are also more likely to be obese, with about one-third of cases being related to parental obesity.

People who work as chefs or housewives have more opportunities to come into contact with food, and therefore have more opportunities to eat and taste various foods, which makes them more prone to obesity.