Obesity often results from taking in more calories than are burned by exercise and normal daily activities.
Obesity occurs when a person's body mass index is 30 or greater. The main symptom is excessive body fat, which increases the risk of serious health problems.
The mainstay of treatment is lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
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A disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others.
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Cases per year
More than 3 million US cases per year
Usually self-treatable
Usually self-diagnosable
Lab tests or imaging not required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
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