Obesity
In simple terms, obesity can be defined as having too much body fat. Being obese is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The added weight can be from muscle, bone, fat and/or body water. Both commonalities between the two terms is that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height.
Obesity happens over time when you consume more calories than you burn. Factors that may tip the balance between calories-in and calories-out include:
- Your genetic makeup
- Overeating
- Eating high-fat foods
- Not being physically active
Many studies associate excessive body weight with various diseases, such as:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Certain types of cancer
- Osteoarthritis
As a result, obesity has been found to reduce life expectancy.
With the rate of adult and childhood obesity on the rise, authorities view it as a serious public health problem. Efforts to address this "epidemic" include population-wide measures to improve dietary choices and increase physical exercise. Treatment options also include anti-obesity drugs, and in severe cases, one of several forms of bariatric surgery.
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