Overweight/Obesity
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Definition:
The classification of body weight that is greater than the normal range but less than the obese range; defined by the U.S. National Institution of Health as a body mass index between 25 and 30 kg/m^3
Symptoms- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Metabolic syndrome — a combination of high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
- Sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts
- Depression
- Gallbladder disease
- Gynecologic problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
- Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues, due to deposits of fat blocking or narrowing the arteries to the genitals
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and can cause inflammation or scarring
- Osteoarthritis
- Skin problems, such as poor wound healing
Causes- Inactivity
- Unhealthy diet and eating habits
- Pregnancy
- Lack of sleep
- Certain medications
- Medical problems such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome
Treatment- Dietary changes
- Exercise and activity
- Behavior change
- Weight-loss surgery
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