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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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Examples of obesity in a Sentence
obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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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
However, research shows that diets with excess sugar intake can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, liver disease, some cancers and heart disease.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
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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