Obese Girl Loses 66 Pounds, Maintains Healthy Weight and Diet

Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the body, which can trigger other health problems. It can have numerous causes, involving genetic, environmental and behavioral factors.

Obesity can be classified in different degrees according to the calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI), and its treatment will depend on the severity of each case. The main ways to prevent obesity is to sleep well, maintain a healthy diet and perform physical activities.