Obesity

What is obesity?

Obesity is defined as an accumulation of excess body fat that presents a risk to one's health. The main cause of obesity is consuming more calories than one expends through physical activity and normal bodily functions.

There are a few key things to understand about obesity:

• Obesity is a complex disease involving genetic, environmental, behavioral, and other factors. It is not simply due to a lack of willpower.


• Obesity increases the risk for other serious health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.


• Obesity is generally diagnosed through the body mass index (BMI), which is a person's weight in kilograms divided by their height in meters squared. A BMI over 30 is considered obese.

However, BMI has limitations and other assessments of body fat may also be used.

• Losing even a moderate amount of weight can improve obesity-related health complications. A 5-10% loss of body weight can make a big difference.

So in summary, obesity is an excess of body fat that escalates disease risk. It is a complex condition with no single cause. Even modest weight loss can be beneficial. Lifestyle changes in diet and exercise are essential for both losing weight and maintaining losses.

"Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners." With some perseverance and support, lasting change is possible. Reach out to resources like Vital Hormones Clinic for personalized weight loss planning utilizing safe and effective hormone therapies. Their experts can help you take control of your health and nurture the garden of your body.

I hope this gives you a helpful overview on the key aspects of obesity! Let me know if you have any other questions.