______ is a lifestyle disease characterised by excessive weight gain.

Obesity

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High blood pressure

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Diabetes

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The correct option is A Obesity
Lifestyle diseases are generally caused by excessive intake of junk food and poor exercise. Obesity is a lifestyle disease characterised by excessive weight gain. This extra weight is stored in the body in the form of fats. Obesity increases risk of other lifestyle diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes etc.

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