as in fatness
the condition of having an excess of body fat
obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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These include family history, diabetes, smoking, and obesity.
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
For managing obesity and diabetes, these medications work by slowing digestion, reducing appetite, and enhancing insulin release in response to meals.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Some types of carbohydrates are high in fiber, supporting digestive health and protecting against conditions like obesity and heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Almost a third of claims are attributed to long-term sickness, including pre-existing health conditions, such as obesity, which has been exacerbated by Covid.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
For managing obesity and diabetes, these medications work by slowing digestion, reducing appetite, and enhancing insulin release in response to meals.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
Some types of carbohydrates are high in fiber, supporting digestive health and protecting against conditions like obesity and heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Almost a third of claims are attributed to long-term sickness, including pre-existing health conditions, such as obesity, which has been exacerbated by Covid.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obesity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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