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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Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes and depression, O’Keefe said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
With 40% of American adults struggling with obesity and preventable conditions like diabetes also rising at alarming rates according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the market is ripe for private companies to empower consumers with innovative solutions to their health challenges.
—Mike Apostal, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Shares of fellow Danish obesity drug maker Zealand Pharma also tracked higher, last up 4.7%, while Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly dipped in premarket trade.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Obesity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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