
Obesity has become one of the biggest problems for Americans especially for the children. But what exactly is obesity? Let’s first clear some facts on this one.
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse affect on health. It is defined by body mass index (BMI) and further evaluated in terms of fat distribution via the waist–hip ratio and total cardiovascular risk factors. BMI is highly related to both percentage body fat and total body fat.
The healthy BMI range varies with the age and sex of the child. Obesity in children and adolescents is defined as a BMI…











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