What is Obesity?
Though we all use the terms “fat” and “obese” casually in conversation,
there is a medical definition of the condition and yes, obesity is
considered a health “condition.”
“Obesity” specifically refers to an excessive amount of body fat.
“Overweight” refers to an excessive amount of body weight that includes
muscle, bone, fat, and water. As a rule, women have more body fat than
men. Most health care professionals agree that...
