obesity

Excess body fat that raises the risk of diabetes, heart disease, joint problems and some cancers.

An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness.

Signs and symptoms

• Decreased resting energy expenditure
• Increased waist to hip ratio

Medications that may treat it

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