Obesidad: un problema global que amenaza la salud

Obesity, a major public health threat, is defined by excess body fat and measured using BMI. It poses risks to vital organs and increases the likelihood of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Obesity has become a global epidemic due to high-calorie diets and reduced physical activity. Historically, fat storage was crucial for survival, but modern lifestyles have turned it into a health hazard.

What is the significance of the body mass index (BMI) in classifying weight categories?

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