Obesity is defined as an excess of body fat that can significantly impair ones health.
If a person is more than 20 percent over their ideal weight they can be considered obese, however, obesity should be determined by considering the person's height, age, sex, and build.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) also defines obesity as a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or above (A BMI of 30 is about 30 pounds overweight.)
Obesity is a complex health issue, primarily because there are numerous factors that can cause its occurrence. Being overweight is a concern to those in the health industry as well, because of significant contributions to health problems.
Health issues can include risk factors for:
* Heart Disease
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