Dangers of Excess Calorie Intake

Excess Calorie intake, where the daily intake of calories is too much and above the daily use of energy,  is the biggest cause of Obesity worldwide, however there are other dangers of consuming too many Calories that are less visible and less well known. Excess Calorie Intake, particularly in developed countries, often goes hand in hand with an over reliance on processed foods that are lacking in the nutritional diversity of a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and legumes. With imbalances like these Excess Calorie Intake can in fact become a form of overnutrition, in which the balance of nutritional intake is so far away from the body’s requirements that the body is actually malnourished.

Nutritional habits are nearly always influenced by upbringing, so if an individual is raised in a family where over-indulgence is the norm and the usual foods are heavily processed then these habits will tend to be carried into adult life, making them even harder to break. For this reason it is best to try and raise infants and children only on healthy and balanced meals that are appropriately portioned to reflect their exercise level.

Teenagers quite often suffer with some form of overnutrition, typically their diet is very high in fats and simple sugars, to the level that they have Excess Calorie Intake, however their nutritional balance can be so lacking in fibre and vitamins that they do have an increased risk of diseases and illnesses that come with improper nutrition: Colds, Flu, IBS and Skin Complaints.

At all ages the effects of excessive calorie intake can be very difficult to cope with; If an individual’s daily expenditure of energy does not equal their intake of calories each day then there a number of mental and physical effects such as high stress levels, insomnia, depression and obesity

Stress levels can rise as a sign that the body wants to do something with the energy it has. This can lead to agitation in some individuals and in most cases can lead to insomnia and a lack of proper sleep. If unchecked this can become a dangerous cycle as insomniacs tend to binge on sugary foods in order to stay awake and focussed, leading to massive nutritional imbalances. In other individuals the lack of exercise can lead to bouts of depression rather than agitation and the common tendency to comfort eat can exacerbate to problem.

Physically, Obesity is bar far the most common effect of Excess Calorie Intake and it is a condition that is very demanding on the body as the excess fat imposes restrictions on freedom of movement, and the extra weight places strain on vital organs like the heart. This danger can become acute if the Excess Calorie Intake also involves an imbalance in nutritional level. Even if an individual is not obese, carrying excess weight makes life physically more difficult that it needs to be and the prejudice shown by other people towards overweight individuals can be a cause of genuine depression.

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