All of
us are guilty of making the wrong food choices. The spicy fragrance of fast
food is at times just too tantalizing for even the most resolute amongst us. Thus,
it is no surprise that adolescents become easily trapped in a cycle of improper
diet and health problems. Such adolescents end up suffering from obesity at a
relatively early age. This interferes with their self-image and sets the stage
for a host of problems later on in life.
Now,
researchers at the Harvard Medical
School have discovered a link between obesity among adolescents and bone
loss.
The study
The
researchers looked at a group of 23 adolescents having obesity with an average
age of 17 years and a mean Body Mass Index of 44kg/m2. The participants were
put through a 3D HR-pQCT, which is a type of computerized tomography exam that
helps accurately determine bone mineral density in the arms and legs. The
participants then underwent a Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) test, in
order to find out the exact lean mass and visceral fat mass.
The findings
After
extensive tests and observation, the researchers found that high level of
visceral fat mass was linked to increased porosity in major bones (like those
in the arms and legs). This increased porosity meant that the bones had less
bone density than what was normal for that age. The researchers also noted that
inadequate muscle mass could also result in reduced flexibility of the body and
an overall weakened skeletal structure.
The
bottom line: adolescents with obesity tend to suffer from reduced bone strength and degraded
skeletal health.
Weight loss tips for adolescents
Obesity
can be treated at almost any age. Moreover, adolescents tend to have plenty of
energy and free time. Thus, when compared to adults, adolescents have better
opportunity to lose unnecessary body fat.
Here are
some simple steps that overweight adolescents can try out:
1. Get regular exercise: Just 30 minutes of brisk walking
or jogging every day will help you burn calories and reduce the fat
concentration. Such energy-intensive
activities are essential in fighting Obesity
2. Eat plenty of green
vegetables: These
food items are packed with energy, vitamins and minerals which the body needs
to sustain growth and repair wear-and-tear damage.
3. Drink milk everyday: Plain milk is the easiest way for
your body to stock-up on calcium and vitamin D, which are vital for keeping bones
strong.
4. Avoid sugary drinks: Stay away from soft drinks or
juices if you have obesity. If you want to have something sweet, try honey
instead.
5. Cut down on junk food: They add nothing substantial to
your body’s daily nutritional requirements. Furthermore, they are full of empty
calories which simply increase body weight and worsen the problem of obesity.
By
Khalid Md. Saifullah
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