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.—
Malorye Allison
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
But along with its legitimate use for obesity and diabetes comes the potential for abuse.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health outcomes, including several dementia risk factors, like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Some colon cancer cases are caused by genetics, but many are caused in part by other factors like diet, exercise and obesity.
—Eva Flowe
april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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