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Definition Obesity is the condition of having an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in a body weight more than 20% above the average for height, age, sex, and body type, and in elevated risk of disability, illness, and death. Description The human body is composed of bone, muscle, specialized organ tissues, and [...]

Introduction Do you weigh more than you should? If so, you’re like the two-thirds of American adults who are overweight. About one in three American adults is considered to be obese. Obesity, in simple terms, is having a high proportion of body fat. Fat is important for storing energy and insulating your body, among other [...]