What Is Obesity?

Obesity is generally defined by a person being very overweight to the point of causing serious problems for health. This can be caused by overeating and the over-buildup of fatty tissue, with the food energy consumed as calories not burned away. It may also be caused by a high glycemic diet, a genetic disorder, medications and many other factors. Additionally, binge or compulsive eating is a major factor behind obesity, and can be linked to mental stress and disease. An obese person suffers from an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, infertility and cancer. While there is no lasting cure for obesity as such, it can be treated using specialized diets, and increased exercise, although in some cases, a very slow metabolism will create problems in trying to lose weight. Other alternatives include pharmacotherapy to restrict appetite, or surgery to reduce the size of the stomach, as well as liposuction to remove fat. Although obesity has not universally been a cause of suffering, it is commonly associated with laziness and unattractiveness in the West, as well as being endemic of a fast food culture and lack of proper exercise.

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