Obesity is when a person consumes more calories than they can burn off, typically from fatty and sugary foods. The body stores these extra calories as fat. People are starting to understand the need of eating healthfully and having a balanced diet to combat obesity as the world fights the AIDS pandemic. Have you ever wondered what exactly obesity is?
Obesity can start with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above. With changing lifestyles, such as spending time sitting in offices and lounging on couches, obesity can be the root cause of diseases, increasing the risk of health complications, as discussed in the following section.