The culprit behind body fat loss? Nutritionist names "landmine food" at night markets and warns: It's equivalent to drinking oil directly
Is the inability to reduce body fat related to “eating habits”? How low does your body fat need to be to lose weight?
“Not being able to lose weight” has been a long-standing worry for many people, and obesity has become a civilized disease of modern people. However, when you are concerned about whether you are obese, you should not just pay attention to the “BMI” of body mass value, but also pay attention to the “body fat rate” related to body posture and visceral fat. Manman nutritionists said that adult body fat standards are usually differentiated by gender and age. In terms of age, it can be divided into two sections, namely “18-29 years old” and “30-69 years old”:
For young people aged 18-29, the standard body fat rate for men is 14-20%; for women, it is 17-24%.
For middle-aged and elderly people aged 30-69, the standard body fat rate for men is 17-23%, and for women it is 20-27%.
Manman nutritionists believe that if you want to maintain your body shape, it is recommended to maintain a body fat rate between 15-18% for men and 20-25% for women. Men are considered “obese” if their body fat percentage is greater than 25% and women are greater than 30%. Nutritionist said. There are different reasons for high body fat. For example, postmenopausal women lack estrogen, and body fat accumulation will gradually increase. In addition, family inheritance may also be related to high body fat rate.
Are men more likely to suffer from “general obesity”? Women should be careful about falling into the “puff man” trap
Manman nutritionists said that for men, cases of excessive body fat are often combined with problems of being overweight and having a high BMI. Most of them are “comprehensive” obesity, which is related to lavishing on fish and meat when socializing, eating fast food, drinking and smoking. Relatedly, the total calories are also easy to “off the meter”.
Women who have a high body fat rate should be careful about becoming a “puff person” - their weight may fall within the normal standard, but their body fat remains high. Manman nutritionists pointed out that excessive body fat in women is often related to eating habits, such as excessive intake of sweets, fruits, and sugary drinks. If you have irregular meals but indulge in afternoon tea, desserts, and bread, sugar will easily accumulate in the internal organs to form visceral fat, and your body fat rate will naturally increase.
What eating habits are “weight loss landmines”? Is there any difference in calories between drinking alcohol and “drinking oil directly”?
Manman nutritionist said that body fat is divided into “visceral fat” and “subcutaneous fat”, and “visceral fat” has a greater impact on the body. Studies from Taiwan and abroad have found that “fructose” in the diet can easily cause rapid accumulation of visceral fat. Judging from the dietary situation of Taiwanese people, “sugary drinks” are the main culprit. The “National Nutritional Status Survey” from 2013 to 2016 found that 83.6% of Taiwanese aged 19-44 drank sugary drinks at least once a week, which deserves the public’s attention.
Manman nutritionists remind people to avoid excessive intake of foods that may lead to obesity, such as hand-shaken drinks, soda, cola, sports drinks, fruit or vegetable juices, three-in-one cereals, energy drinks, tea or coffee with added flavored syrups etc. These drinks add large amounts of refined sugar during the manufacturing process, which can easily increase weight and body fat.
Alcohol is also a hidden source of calories and “body” fat. Manman nutritionists explain that 1 gram of alcohol produces 7 calories, which is similar to the 9 calories produced by 1 gram of fat. “It is equivalent to drinking fat directly.” Moreover, alcohol is mainly brewed from sugary foods, so it is also known as Known as “liquid bread”, drinking too much alcohol is like eating a lot of bread, which can easily lead to weight gain and increase the risk of visceral fat and fatty liver disease.
Manman nutritionists remind that daily foods with excessive amounts of refined sugar are “calorie mines”, such as cakes, desserts, Western bread, and breakfast cereals; common night market snacks such as fried sweet potato balls, chicken cakes, and red bean cakes; fast food Hamburger buns, processed meats and sauces, and handmade steamed buns are all foods with high sugar content or a large amount of fructose added. You should be careful not to overdose on daily intake.
