Obesity is the state of being excessively overweight.
The cause for obesity is too much calorie intake that the body is not using. Many people eat excessivly because of depression, stress, boredom.
Drugs such as steroids and antidepressants may cause weight gain.
Some Illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. These include hypothyroidism, Cushing's Syndrome, and certain neurological problems that can lead to over eating.
Almost 61% of America is overweight.
You are able to check your ideal body weight for your size by using the BMI. The Body Mass Index shows what weight you should be at according to your height.
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