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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2020 16:33:57 GMT 10
Obesity and chronic metabolic disease is killing COVID -19 patients: now is the time to eat real food, protect the NHS and save lives.An article from The European Scientist
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Post by SharksFan99 on Apr 19, 2020 20:33:09 GMT 10
I think the article overstates how much of an impact obesity is having on people losing their lives to the coronavirus. I also don't believe such a sweeping statement can be made when obesity rates and coronavirus-related deaths vary from country to country. With more people homebound, there is always the likelihood that people are going to become more dependent on ultra-processed and fatty foods for their meal uptake (especially when they can easily get them delivered), but on the other hand, the fact that most of our liberties have been taken from us has meant that people are choosing to exercise simply as a means of escape, to cure the boredom. People are now finding the time to go for a walk/jog on a regular basis and even if their dietary habits remain the same as they were pre-coronavirus, the increase in exercise ultimately has a beneficiary effect on their health and improves their chances of overcoming the virus if they were to contract it.
Also, the statistics show that fit and healthy people are at just as much risk of becoming infected as people who would be classified as being overweight. These type of articles more often than not have an underlying agenda or bias to them. I know i'm being a hypocrite in saying that seeing as though I've admittedly just finished having KFC for dinner, but if i'm being honest, I do think those claims are sensationalised.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 13:07:10 GMT 10
I'm going to have to disagree with you. I'm not a medical professional but I've experienced borderline metabolic syndrome and spent more time than I wished informing myself about how to get my health back on track. I think the article overstates how much of an impact obesity is having on people losing their lives to the coronavirus. I also don't believe such a sweeping statement can be made when obesity rates and coronavirus-related deaths vary from country to country. I don't think it does. Being overweight doesn't happen overnight. It creeps up on you over many years. And in that time, you're obviously stoking other health problems. If you're overweight, then your immune system is definitely compromised. You're more than likely to have health issues. Issues which would not help you in fighting the virus.With more people homebound, there is always the likelihood that people are going to become more dependent on ultra-processed and fatty foods for their meal uptake (especially when they can easily get them delivered), People don't have to get processed foods delivered. They can choose to order fresh food and cook it themselves. I haven't resorted to unhealthy eating. Just to add, fatty foods aren't unhealthy - that's a myth peddled by the food industry... but that's another thread for another day... but on the other hand, the fact that most of our liberties have been taken from us has meant that people are choosing to exercise simply as a means of escape, to cure the boredom. People are now finding the time to go for a walk/jog on a regular basis and even if their dietary habits remain the same as they were pre-coronavirus, the increase in exercise ultimately has a beneficiary effect on their health and improves their chances of overcoming the virus if they were to contract it. Exercise has health benefits, but losing weight isn't one of them. It's our eating habits which have a much bigger impact on our health. Losing weight is 95% diet 5% exercise. To quote the article "There’s no such thing as being fat and fit". If your metabolism is messed up, you're at a greater risk of succumbing to this virus. Also, the statistics show that fit and healthy people are at just as much risk of becoming infected as people who would be classified as being overweight. There's always a risk that you could catch the virus, but for those fit and healthy people, they have a much better chance of recovery than others. Think again before you order another KFC  These type of articles more often than not have an underlying agenda or bias to them. I know i'm being a hypocrite in saying that seeing as though I've admittedly just finished having KFC for dinner, but if i'm being honest, I do think those claims are sensationalised.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 15:04:07 GMT 10
I am worried for my dad since he is 62, is obese and has diabetes. Even before this virus hit, his obesity was not helping the myriad of health problems he was having.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2020 17:09:37 GMT 10
I am worried for my dad since he is 62, is obese and has diabetes. Even before this virus hit, his obesity was not helping the myriad of health problems he was having. Your dad's not that old. He's still got a few years left. Assuming he's got T2D, there's still a chance to improve his health. Better health is there waiting for him. Check out Dr Jason Fung, the Canadian nephrologist on YouTube. The hardest thing I found was forgetting everything I'd learned and throwing out all the bad advice I'd taken on board over many years. Once I'd got my mind in the right place to ditch my bad habits, getting healthier wasn't that difficult. It's the mental aspect that's the hardest thing. Now, 18 months later, I'm much healthier and much lighter thanks to changed eating habits. I won't say it's a temporary diet because it's not. It's a new forever lifestyle 
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