Question

Explain the term obesity.

Answer 1

Obesity:

1. Obesity is a condition in which a person's weight is at least 10% more than the normal weight of a person according to height.
2. When a person takes in more calories than the normal requirement, the excess energy gets stored in the form of fat and the person ultimately gains weight.
3. Fats are energy-providing nutrients and some sources of fats are milk, butter, ghee, meat etc.