obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sə-tē 
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Obesity affects not just appearance, but disease processes as well.—
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The advisory notes that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the country, after tobacco and obesity.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Reshaping life sciences Given fast-emerging trends in life sciences, including AI advancements and increasing attention to obesity and Type 1 diabetes, companies will need to re-evaluate portfolio strategies, lab requirements and choice of locations, JLL reports.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Turmeric for Weight Loss Not only can turmeric separately reduce chronic diseases like arthritis and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also been shown to aid in weight loss and reduce obesity, which can separately lead to a reduction in the risk of chronic diseases.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sət-ē
plural obesities
: a condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater
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