Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other health problems.
Symptoms
- Excess body fat
- Difficulty with physical activity
- Shortness of breath
- Joint pain
- Sleep problems
Causes
- Unhealthy diet
- Lack of physical activity
- Genetic factors
- Medical conditions
- Environmental factors
Treatments
- Dietary changes
- Regular exercise
- Behavioral therapy
- Weight loss medications
- Bariatric surgery
Prevention
- Healthy eating habits
- Regular physical activity
- Portion control
- Stress management
- Adequate sleep