Overweight and obese individuals (BMI of 25 and above) are at increased risk for physical ailments such as: High blood pressure, hypertension High blood cholesterol, dyslipidemia Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance Hyperinsulinemia Coronary heart disease Angina pectoris Congestive heart failure Stroke Gallstones Cholescystitis and cholelithiasis (gallstones) Gout Osteoarthritis Obstructive sleep apnea and respiratory problems Some types of cancer (such as endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon) Complications of pregnancy such as; gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as complications in operative delivery (i.e., c-sections). Poor female reproductive health (such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, irregular ovulation) Bladder control problems (such as stress incontinence) Uric acid nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) Psychological disorders (such as depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self-esteem).
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