Obesity - Global Health Issue

Obesity, a major public health threat, is defined by excess body fat and measured using BMI. Scanners can assess body fat percentage, revealing health risks like diabetes and heart disease. The global obesity epidemic is driven by processed foods and inactivity. Historically, fat storage was vital for survival, but now poses health risks.

What is obesity and how is it defined?

What is the significance of the body mass index (BMI) in assessing obesity?

What are the health risks associated with excess body fat?

What factors have contributed to the rise of obesity in recent years?

How has the role of fat in the human body changed over time?