Obesity: Assessment, Impacts and Management

The medical condition in which excess body fat accumulates in the body such that it has a negative impact on human health is known as obesity. It is the condition that is characterized by a body mass index or BMI that exceeds 30 kg/m2. It can occur due to excessive food intake, genetic susceptibility and lack of physical activity. Certain endocrine disorders, mental disorders and medications can also cause it. It has a negative effect on the health as it enhances the likelihood of developin...