Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Obesity

An underlying health condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat is often the cause of obesity. It has an adverse impact on health, particularly by increasing the chance of developing other chronic conditions including diabetes and heart disease. A BMI of more than 30 kg/m2 is considered obese. One of the most common illnesses in developed countries is obesity, and the incidence of this condition is increasing.