Fitness of men improved in Delhi, but obesity increased among women: Shocking figures revealed in NFHS-6 report.
A very interesting and eye-opening report regarding health and fitness has come out from the country’s capital Delhi. National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6According to the latest data, men of Delhi have become more serious about their fitness than before and there has been a decline in their obesity cases. But on the other hand, the problem of weight gain and obesity among the women of Delhi has increased instead of decreasing.
In this survey, research has been done on the lifestyle and physical structure of people aged between 15 to 49 years. According to the report, while the body mass index (BMI) of men has improved, the decline in the health of women remains a matter of concern.
Data wise: Condition of Delhi versus the entire country
From the table given below, you can easily understand what has been the change in the statistics of obesity (BMI of 25 kg per square meter or more) of men and women in Delhi and all over India in the last few years:
Note: Although the improvement in the fitness level of men of Delhi is a good news, but if seen at the level of the entire country, the cases of obesity in both men and women are continuously increasing in India.
Why are cases of obesity increasing among women?
According to health experts, many social and physical reasons are responsible for the increasing difference in obesity figures between men and women:
Changing professional routine: In today’s time, women are progressing rapidly in the field of job and business. But along with this, the trend of their ‘sitting job’ (working continuously while sitting on a chair) has also increased, due to which physical activity becomes negligible.
Ignoring one’s own health: Housewives or working women often pay full attention to the diet and health of their entire family, but put their own diet and exercise at the last position.
hormonal imbalance: Hormonal changes occur much faster in women than in men. Due to poor lifestyle, problems like PCOS, thyroid and infertility increase, which directly lead to accumulation of fat in the body.
The biggest danger: Weight loss does not mean ‘fitness’!
Another very worrying thing has come to light in this survey. Even though the body shape of men in Delhi has improved, people Blood Sugar (Diabetes) The rising levels have become a major medical concern. Doctors say that many people think that if they are underweight or look thin, then they are completely fit. But many researches show that if your ‘metabolic health’ (metabolism rate) is impaired, then despite looking thin from outside, you can fall prey to diabetes on the inside. Obesity and increasing sugar level are a clear indication that the internal systems of the body are becoming sluggish.
3 surefire ways to stay fit and beat obesity
If your routine is such that you have to sit all day long or you are worried about gaining weight, then make these 3 small but magical changes in your daily routine from today itself:
At least 30 minutes of physical activity: It is not necessary to go to the gym. You can just take a 30-minute brisk walk every morning or evening, do yoga or make a habit of climbing up and down the stairs. This will boost your metabolism.
Include fiber and protein in your diet: Completely eliminate refined oil, refined flour and extremely sweet items from your plate. Include green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, sprouted grains and pulses in your diet. The micronutrients present in these do not allow body fat to increase.
Correct rule of drinking water: Drink enough water throughout the day as per your body’s needs. An adult human being should consume at least 2.5 to 3 liters of water Must drink. It removes toxins (dirt) from the body and keeps the digestion process healthy.
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