It is a risk factor for various disorders, including diabetes, gall bladder disease, hypertension, certain cancers, high cholesterol and atherosclerosis to name a few. As a consequence, obesity is associated with higher mortality. Obesity ranks among the major health problems facing our nation today and its incidence is ever increasing. The rates in children are also rapidly rising. Obesity itself is a predisposing factor, as obese individuals have larger fat cells and thus a greater capacity to store fat.
Obesity is difficult to treat.
Prescription medications to suppress appetite and decrease food consumption are also available but usually have side effects and may even result in weight gain when medication is stopped. Diets do not work. This makes it easier to regain and sadly, even add more weight. Millberry Nutrition Programs Hulsing emphasized the importance of exercise combined with healthy eating habits. While aerobic exercise burns calories, strength training develops a leaner more metabolically active body -the key to weight maintenance.