Difference between revisions of "Obesity"
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: [[Obesity]] is a form of [[malnutrition]]. | : [[Obesity]] is a form of [[malnutrition]]. | ||
: [[Obesity]] can be cured by reducing the carbohydrate and [[Lipid|fat]] in a diet. | : [[Obesity]] can be cured by reducing the carbohydrate and [[Lipid|fat]] in a diet. | ||
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| + | ===Obesity and Disease=== | ||
| + | : [[Obesity]] is a [[Risk Factor|risk factor]] in [[Coronary Heart Disease]], [[diabetes]] and [[cancer]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 11 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A man with obesity.
Obesity is a medical condition in which someone has excess fatty tissue.
About Obesity
- Obesity is caused by having too much carbohydrate and too much fat in a diet.
- Obesity is a form of malnutrition.
- Obesity can be cured by reducing the carbohydrate and fat in a diet.
Obesity and Disease
- Obesity is a risk factor in Coronary Heart Disease, diabetes and cancer.