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