Obesity

Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve of humans or other mammals, which is stored in fat tissue, is expanded far beyond usual levels to the point where it impairs health. Obesity in wild animals is relatively rare, but it is common in domestic animals like pigs and household pets who may be overfed and underexercised. In humans it is considered a major challenge to health.

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Human - Mammal - Fat tissue - Health - Wild animal - Domestic animal - Pigs - Pet - Overfed - Underexercised

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While cultural and scientific definitions of obesity are subject to change, it is accepted that excessive body weight predisposes to various forms of disease, particularly cardiovascular disease. Interventions, such as weight loss and medication, are frequently recommended to reduce this risk, and many people undertake weight loss regimens for health as well as aesthetic reasons.

Related Topics:
Disease - Cardiovascular disease - Weight loss - Medication

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