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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These medications assist people with obesity with weight management by curbing appetite and promoting a sense of fullness.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 July 2024
These estimates don’t include next-generation GLP-1 and obesity candidates that could bring in even greater sales in coming years.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 17 July 2024
Because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and its effectiveness at preventing obesity, there also are a lot of heart health benefits, along with the prevention and progression of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, which is associated with lifestyle and diet.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
LaLanne had overcome malnourishment, and Simmons obesity, a word that became far more ubiquitous in the ’80s than in previous decades.
—Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The Atlantic, 16 July 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 July 2024
These estimates don’t include next-generation GLP-1 and obesity candidates that could bring in even greater sales in coming years.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 17 July 2024
Because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and its effectiveness at preventing obesity, there also are a lot of heart health benefits, along with the prevention and progression of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, which is associated with lifestyle and diet.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 17 July 2024
LaLanne had overcome malnourishment, and Simmons obesity, a word that became far more ubiquitous in the ’80s than in previous decades.
—Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, The Atlantic, 16 July 2024
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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