Obesity has become the leading cause of death after smoking. It is now being seen in children of all ages. Obesity and being overweight are two different things with different meanings.
For the most part, being overweight means that you carry excess body mass. This includes all the body tissues. Obesity on the other hand refers explicitly to excess body fat. You can even be “overweight” if you have excess muscle. That’s all overweight means; you are over your body’s recommended amount of weight.
Obesity is more concerning. If you are obese, losing weight is no longer an issue you can afford to procrastinate, you need to start NOW. Here are some reasons why.
