Obesity

Obesity is when a person's weight is higher than the healthy weight range advised by public health bodies, and higher than the overweight range. The CDC regards a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher in adults as obesity. One in 3 people in the United States have obesity.

Obesity is considered a health problem because it has been linked to a number of serious, chronic dieases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers.

ME/CFS
Obesity is not considered a trigger or risk factor for ME/CFS, and is not a sign or symptom of ME/CFS.

Obesity is a potential comorbidity in people with ME/CFS, and the exercise intolerance caused by ME/CFS means that many patients are unable to do as much physical activity as they would like to. Physical activity and a healthy, balanced diet are the main ways to prevent and reduce obesity.

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 * Defining Adult Obesity - CDC