What is overweight? What are the effects of being overweight on health? Explain in detail.
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Overweight and obesity are defined as ''abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health''.
Being overweight or obese can have a serious impact on health. Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon).
Gaining a few pounds during the year seem like a big deal. But these pounds can add up over time. When people talk about being overweight or obese, they mean that someone has more body fat than is healthy.
It may not may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Excess weight may increase the risk for many health problems, including
type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure
heart disease and strokes
certain types of cancer
sleep apnea
osteoarthritis
fatty liver disease
kidney disease
pregnancy problems, such as high blood sugar during pregnancy, high blood pressure, and increased risk for cesarean delivery (C-section)