According to the NIH, other risk factors that are associated with obesity that can have a negative impact on health include:
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
• Low HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• High triglycerides
• High blood glucose (sugar)
• Family history of premature heart disease
• Physical inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle
• Cigarette smoking