Obesity, a disease in itself
What is obesity?
Obesity is a major problem in the industrialized world. It affects all age groups and is responsible for many diseases and disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, etc. overweight to overweight (fat) accumulated in the body is identified.
What is considered overweight?
A person whose body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 is considered overweight. Your body mass index is defined as body weight by the square of height divided. BMI can be given with the following formula mentioned on the website at the end of this article. » Read more: Weight Loss, Obesity and Disease Prevention