Overweight and ObesityOverweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A measure of obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI).
How to calculate BMI.
- An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
- An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Obesity and overweight substantially increase the risk of morbidity from hypertension; dyslipidemia; type 2 diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; sleep apnea and respiratory problems; and endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon cancers.
Overweight and obesity Causes
The key causes of overweight and obesity are increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.
Treatment of Obesity
The treatment you need depends on your level of obesity, your overall health, and your motivation to lose weight.
Detailed information about treatment of obesity read here: Weight Loss
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