obesity
Introductionobesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has been defined as a weight more than 20% above what is considered normal according to standard age, height, and weight tables, or by a complex formula known as the body mass index (BMI). It has been estimated that 30% to 35% of Americans are overweight or obese.Sections in this article:
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