Health Risks of Obesity

Thursday, September 3, 2009
Obesity is the condition of having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is the consequence of nutritional intake exceeding energy expenditure. The rate of childhood obesity is increasing, and over half of overweight children will become overweight adults. Obesity can develop through a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

The short-term risks of overweight in children and adolescents extend to reduce scholastic performance, psychological problems, and a number of significant health risks. Obese people are at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension, some form of cancer, joint disease, and psychosocial problems.

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