What is Obesity?
Obesity is a chronic, metabolic disease caused by multiple and complex factors, including increased calorie intake, decreased physical activity and genetic influences. Morbid obesity is a health condition defined as being at least 60 to 100 pounds over your ideal body weight. A formula used to determine morbid obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is calculated by using your height and weight to determine your overall body composition.
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America has become increasingly overweight. In fact, obesity affects more than 23% of adults and 20% of adolescents today. And morbid obesity plagues millions of people (57% of Americans) -- men and women of all ages, races and backgrounds. If you are struggling with significant excess weight, you are not alone.
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Over Weight |
General
Obesity |
Morbid
Obesity |
BMI |
25-30 |
30-35 |
> 35 |
Related Medical Problems increase as your weight increases |
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Recommended treatment for weight problems |
Surgery is not an option |
Surgery is an option for select patients |
Surgery is the recommended option |
Click here to know more about Causes of Obesity.
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