Obesity


 
 
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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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.

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Fat tissue: REDIRECT Adipose tissue...

Health: Defined negatively, health is the absence of illness, functionally, as the ability to cope with everyday activities, or positively, as fitness and well-being....

Wild animal: REDIRECT wildlife...


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Fat Family/Fit Family: How We Beat Obesity and You Can Too (Paperback)
Fat Family/Fit Family: How We Beat Obesity and You Can Too (Paperback)
Eat This Not That for Kids Thousands of Simple Foods That Can Save Your Child From Obesity (Book)
Eat This Not That for Kids Thousands of Simple Foods That Can Save Your Child From Obesity (Book)

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Introduction
Definition
Etymology
Cultural and social significance
Causes
Complications
Therapy
Controversies
See also
References
External links
 
FR: Obésité


 

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Underexercised (1) - Overfed (1) - Pet (1) - Disease (1) - Medication (1) - Weight loss (1) - Cardiovascular disease (1) - Fat tissue (1) - Mammal (1) - Human (1) - Health (1) - Pigs (1) - Domestic animal (1) - Wild animal (1) -
 

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