Are You Prone to Obesity?
Obesity is a disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the tissue beneath the skin and in other tissues of the body, leading to increased body weight. In most cases, obesity is caused by excessive food intake (90% of cases), low energy expenditure (a sedentary lifestyle), and metabolic disorders. Obesity needs to be addressed to prevent health consequences.
The consequences of obesity may include the development of conditions such as:
- diabetes;
- hypercholesterolemia;
- high blood pressure;
- heart disease;
- cancer;
- arthritis.
Obesity can begin at any age. However, it becomes more common with age. Identifying the causes of obesity is an essential and decisive part of treatment because obesity may be either a disease in its own right or a symptom of another condition.
We have prepared a 30-question test to help you understand whether you may be prone to obesity. Choose the one answer that best fits you.