Obesity

Obesity

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of the following;

ü  Excessive food intake,

ü  Lack of physical activity,

ü  Genetic susceptibility.

On average, obese people have a greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to the energy required to maintain an increased body mass.Obesity is mostly preventable through a combination of social changes and personal choices. Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children.

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