ObesityOverview
The term obese describes a person who's very overweight, with a lot of body fat.
overview
Obesity is where you're very overweight. It can put you at risk of serious health problems.
symptoms
Adults are generally considered obese if they have a body mass index of 30 or above.
causes
Obesity is usually caused by eating and drinking too much and moving too little.
treatments_overview
The main treatment for obesity is a reduced-calorie diet and an exercise plan. Less common treatments include weight loss medicines and surgery.
Page last reviewed: 16/05/2019
Next review due: 16/05/2022