Nutritional Disorders and Weight Loss

Obesity is a chronic health condition that leads to abnormal or excessive fat accumulation or adipose tissue in the body that presents a health risk. It is an imbalance between calories ingested and calories burned. The factors responsible for the causes of obesity include heredity, a sedentary lifestyle, excessive fat, sugar consumption (energy-dense meals), certain medications, and endocrine issues. Changes in the environment or society, as well as behavior and culture, have a direct influence. The excess fat around the waist and trunk (abdominal, central, or android obesity) or peripherally around the body (gynoid obesity) can have severe complications. Some stu...