What Is Obesity?

Does anyone actually know what the term obesity means? Many people think it means you don’t look perfect, however this is not it’s whole meaning.


Obesity in today’s society is greater than it was 10 years ago. Obesity affects people in every country around the world and can be considered a disease.


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Obesity put simply means overweight. You are not considered normal as you have too much fat. Extra pressure is put onto bones and joints due to the extra weight. The weight is much more than the joints are designed to carry. This can often result in arthritis. The extra weight makes it even easier to put more weight on as people often become lazier.


The high amount of fat and cholesterol and reduced activity can put to much pressure on the heart. This can cause strokes, high blood pressure, and numerous other heart conditions. Sleep apnea can also be caused by obesity.


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With a little willpower and effort obesity is perfectly curable. Every day there are new products aimed at ridding you of the obesity. You should see what your doctor suggests.


Am I obese?

The official definition of obesity is of anyone that has a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or higher. This body mass index is the weight of a person related to the person’s height. Essentially this shows how much fat is stored within your own body.


Scientists have started to warn about the dangers of having a lot of fat stored around the waist. An early warning sign for lots of problems in the future is if men go above size 40, and women above 35.


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