Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive adipose tissue or fat accumulation in the body that may have an adverse effect on health. Obesity is considered as second only to smoking as a preventable cause of death, and increases the risk of developing several diseases including cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, certain forms of cancer, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and asthma. 

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