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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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 28 June 2025
While this study doesn't specifically target HFCS, it's come under scrutiny in the scientific community in the last few decades, with researchers linking it to various metabolic diseases including gastrointestinal issues, obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
—New Atlas, 27 June 2025
In parts of Europe, including Ireland and the UK, indoor cats with free access to the outdoors are more common: the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) acknowledges the risks of the outdoors, but states indoor-only cats can experience stress, inactivity and obesity.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The move comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes.
—Anuja Bharat Mistry, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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