OBESITY

Nourine Abd Elmoneim

Definition

• Being obese or overweight means having too much body fat.

What part of the body does obesity affect?

• Obesity affects:1. Your heart2. Your colon3. Your brain4. Your skin5. Your lungs

What causes obesity?1. Lack of energy balance. (Energy balance

energy IN = energy OUT)2. A lazy lifestyle.3. Genes and family history.4. Health conditions.5. Medicines.6. Emotional factors.

• Also, obesity can be caused by the distraction of the MRAP2 gene.

How is obesity inherited?

• Obesity is not a gene. But, there are genes that can predispose people to obesity.• It is not sex-linked.

How can obesity be treated?

All you need to do is try to lose weight. Exercising is always a great way to lose weight!

How is obesity diagnosed?

When the energy IN is greater than the energy OUT.

How many and what type of are like to be obese?

• Childhood obesity is the most common.• Obesity rates are highest among non-

Hispanic black girls and Hispanic boys.

How many and what type of are like to be obese?

How many and what type of are like to be obese?

Thank you!

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