What is obesity?
Obesity is having a high proportion of body fat, enough that
it negatively affects your health. Being obese not only… [more]
What are the symptoms of obesity?
Obesity means the proportion of your total body weight that
is made up by fat exceeds a predetermined level. To… [more]
What causes obesity?
Quite simply, obesity is
caused by eating too much and/or moving around too little. Your weight is
determined by the… [more]
Who is at risk for obesity?
Anyone can become overweight or obese if they take in more
calories than they burn. Some factors that may make… [more]
How do I know if I am obese?
You can figure out your own body
mass index (BMI) if you know your height and your weight. The formulas… [more]
What treatments are available for obesity?
The main treatment for being overweight or obese is a change
in lifestyle. In most cases, increasing your activity level… [more]
How can I prevent obesity?
To keep from becoming overweight or obese, you need to
maintain a balance between the calories you take in, and… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If your BMI is 25 or above, you are overweight; if it is 30
or above, you are obese. It… [more]
More information about obesity-overweight
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