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When the person has excess body fat in proportion to his height and gender, he is said to be obese. It is a condition in which the cells of body not only increase in size, but, also in number. When the calorie intake exceeds the amount of workout done to burn calories, the calories get stored in the body in the form of fat.
Obesity is a serious health problem, as it puts such people at a higher risk of developing diseases related to heart, kidneys and liver, thereby reducing their overall life span. Read on to explore more obesity information, its causes and symptoms…
Obesity Symptoms:
- Extra body fat
- Strain on the weight bearing joints
Obese people are more prone to diseases like heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver, and gall-bladder disorders.
Causes Of Excessive Weight Gain:
- Faulty living style
- Over consumption of fatty fried foods
- Excess calorie intake
- Eating at very frequent intervals
- Hormonal disorders
- Genetic factors
- Metabolic disorders
