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What is obesity?

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What is obesity?

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Solution 1

When a person eats too much fat-containing foods, then the fat gets deposited in his body and he may end up suffering from a condition called obesity.

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Solution 2

Abnormal or excessive fat buildup that poses a health concern is referred to as obesity. Overweight is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher, and obesity as a BMI of 30 or higher. A increased risk of major illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer is linked to obesity. Additionally, obesity can result in psychological issues like depression and low self-esteem as well as impair a person's quality of life.

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