Obesity is a condition characterized by excess body fat, typically defined in clinical settings as body mass index ( BMI ) >= 30. .

Obesity is a state of excessive body fat storage. Obesity leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, some types of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, some digestive disorders, and certain bone and joint disorders.

Body Mass Index (BMI): is usually represented as Weight in (Kilograms) divided by Height (in meters) squared. A value greater than 25 indicates a higher risk for obesity- related health disorders. As a rough estimate, 1 BMI unit equals to 6-7 pounds.

Body fat storage body fat distribution shows upper body and lower body obesity.
The upper body (android) form brings higher risks for ill health associated with obesity.
Women usually have a waist circumference of 32” and men usually have a waist circumference of 44”. Therefore a man has upper body obesity but woman does not.

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