Obesity is a widespread condition that is plaguing many individuals today. It is so rampant in today`s society that it is now considered a public health concern.
When a person`s intake of energy, which he gets from the food he eats, exceeds that of the energy burned or expended, the excess energy is stored in the body as fatty tissues. Over time, the amount of fat accumulates. When the accumulation of fat posses a serious risk to one`s health, the condition is known as obesity.
One way to tell if a person is obese is to use Body Mass Index or BMI. The BMI is computed by dividing a person`s weight (kilograms) by their height (meters) squared. If the BMI is 30.0 or higher, the person is classified as obese. Other methods involve
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