as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
advises his patients that fatness is not good for health
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And poor diet and sedentary living continue to be the leading causes of preventable chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Prior to this new Medicare pilot, seniors who wanted to access GLP-1s for obesity alone paid about $1,350-$1,650 per month for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) and about $1,086 monthly for Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide).
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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“Fatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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