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• Anti-obesity medication
  == Anti-obesity medication == ...regulation, by altering either [[appetite]], [[metabolism]], or absorption of [[calories]].
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• Abdominal obesity
  == Abdominal Obesity == ...the abdominal region. The condition is often associated with a higher risk of [[cardiovascular disease]], [[type 2 diabetes]], and other health complicat
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• The Obesity Society
  == The Obesity Society == ...has since grown to become one of the leading organizations in the field of obesity research and education.
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• Obesity
  |Term=Obesity ...ng pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female genital organs. It also specializes in other women's health issu
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• Obesity-associated morbidity
  == Obesity-associated morbidity == ...refers to the health complications and diseases that are associated with [[obesity]]. The term is derived from the Latin ''obesitas'', meaning "fatness", and
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• Obesity and the environment
  == Obesity and the Environment == ...n: /oʊˈbiːsɪti ænd ðə ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/) refers to the relationship between [[obesity]], a medical condition characterized by excess body fat, and the [[environm
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• Weight loss surgery
  ...performed to help overweight people lose weight. There are different types of weight loss surgery, and each type alters the way the digestive system work ...cer. Also called obesity surgery {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Exogenous obesity
  == Exogenous Obesity == ...ogenous obesity''' (pronunciation: ex-o-gen-ous o-be-si-ty) is a type of [[obesity]] that is primarily caused by consuming more [[calories]] than the body can
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• Epidemiology of obesity
  == Epidemiology of Obesity == ...ch of [[Epidemiology]] that studies the patterns, causes, and effects of [[Obesity]] health and disease conditions in defined populations.
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• Obesity in China
  == Obesity in China == ...ˈtʃaɪnə/) has become a significant health issue in the country. The term "obesity" originates from the Latin word "obesus", meaning "that has eaten itself fa
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• Cut point
  ...determine the presence or risk of certain diseases or conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol  ...y, diabetes, or high cholesterol {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Objective improvement
  ...ssure, diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, kidney disease, and certain types of cancer  ...fewer cancer cells in the blood) {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Appetite suppressant
  ...and decrease the desire to eat. They are often used in the treatment of [[obesity]] and are sometimes prescribed to patients who are at medical risk due to t === Types of Appetite Suppressants ===
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• Artificial sweetener
  ...are often used in [[diet food|diet foods]] and drinks to provide the taste of sugar without the associated calories and health risks. === Types of Artificial Sweeteners ===
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• Serotonin receptor antagonist
  ...əˈtoʊnɪn rɪˈsɛptər æntəˈɡɒnɪst) is a type of drug that inhibits the action of [[serotonin]] in the brain by blocking the serotonin receptors. ...s to a substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another.
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• Diseases of affluence
  == Diseases of Affluence == ...imarily caused by a high standard of living, unhealthy lifestyle, and lack of physical activity. The term is derived from the observation that these dise
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• Weight loss programs
  === Types of Weight Loss Programs === There are several types of weight loss programs, including:
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• Dietary fat
  ...pid''', is a macronutrient that is essential for the human body. It is one of the three main macronutrients, along with [[protein]] and [[carbohydrate]]. ...term "dietary fat" is derived from the Latin word ''dieta'', meaning "way of life", and the Old English word ''fætt'', meaning "fat, fleshy, plump, obe
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• Endocrine disruption
  === Types of Endocrine Disruptors === There are several types of endocrine disruptors, including [[Phthalates|phthalates]], [[Bisphenol A|bi
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• Weight loss pills
  ...weight regulation, by altering either appetite, metabolism, or absorption of calories. ...om the English words "weight" (from Old English "wiht", meaning "a measure of weight"), "loss" (from Old English "los", meaning "destruction"), and "pill
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