Obesity
• Obesity is a body mass index BMI (your weight in pounds divided by your height in inches) that is greater than 30.
• Obesity is an epidemic and in the United States. 31% of men and 34% of women are obese.
• Obesity is associated with higher risks of:
· heart disease
· diabetes
· arthritis
· some forms of cancer
• Obesity is associated with a shorter life expectancy.
• Obesity can be a symptom of:
hypothyroidism (impaired thyroid function).
Cushings disease (excessive cortisol production)
• Obesity can be a symptom of excessive insulin production and insulin resistance and diabetes.
Posted on September 24, 2008
