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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
More liberal Medicaid coverage could expand access for the almost 40% of adults and 26% of children with obesity in Medicaid, but would strain some state budgets.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
The analysis of a six-year period showed a 30% decrease in obesity risk for babies conceived or born during rationing, with a faster increase in type 2 diabetes and hypertension in those after the sugar ration ended.
—Sam Tupper, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Conditions that increase one’s risk for severe RSV include having chronic medical conditions like heart and lung disease, obesity, being immunocompromised and living in a nursing home.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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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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