Obesity means having excess fat in the body. It is measured as body mass index (BMI) and a BMI of 30 and above is considered as obese.

Causes

• Over eating
• Excessive calorie intake
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Slow metabolism
• Genetic factors
• Certain health conditions
• Certain medications

Symptoms

• Excessive weight
• Large body size

• Breathlessness
• Laziness
• Sweatiness
• Back and joint pains
• Snoring

Treatment
Treatment for obesity involves loosing body fat and weight. It includes:

• Low calorie diet
• Regular exercise
• Medications
• Surgery

Prevention

• Regular exercise
• Increased physical activities
• Avoiding junk foods
• Balanced diet