Introduction
Obesity is a condition in which a person's body mass index is equal to or above 25. Obesity is usually caused by inactivity and poor nutrition over an extended period of time, but can be due to other medical conditions.
What is Obesity?
Obesity is determined by looking at body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat. Having a BMI of 30 or greater is classified as obese. Being obese brings other…
Causes
The causes of obesity range from biological and medical, to cultural and emotional. Genetic factors, as well as certain medications and conditions can lead to weight…
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