What is obesity?
Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat. More specifically, it refers to having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
Some key things to know about obesity:
- It's a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat that negatively impacts health.
- Obesity increases the risk for other serious health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
BMI is the main diagnostic tool:
- BMI is a measure of body fat calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared.
- A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
- A BMI of 30 or higher meets the criteria for obesity.
Causes of obesity:
- Overeating - Shifts in diet towards high-caloric, processed foods
- Limited exercise - Sedentary lifestyle increases risk
- Genetics - Accounts for 25% to 40% of obesity risk
- Imbalance in leptin hormone - Regulates feelings of fullness
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