Obesity
Description
Obesity is a complex disease that consists of having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is not just an aesthetic problem. It is a medical problem that increases your risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.
Obesity is diagnosed when the body mass index (BMI) is equal to or greater than 30.
Heredity and family influences
Lifestyle
Genetics
Unhealthy diet
Other non evident factors
Pregnancy
Where fat is distributed
The efficiency with which your body converts food into energy
How your body regulates your appetite
The way your body burns calories during exercise
Bad habits like alcohol
Inactivity
Lack of sleep
Stress
Causes
Previous attempts to lose weight
Social and economic problems