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    fatten
    /ˈfatn/

    verb

    • 1. make or become fat or fatter: "he could do with some good food to fatten him up" Similar make fat/fatterfeed upfeedbuild upOpposite lose weight

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  2. 3 days ago · obesity, excessive accumulation of body fat, usually caused by the consumption of more calories than the body can use. The excess calories are then stored as fat, or adipose tissue. Overweight, if moderate, is not necessarily obesity, particularly in muscular or large-boned individuals. Defining obesity

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ObesityObesity - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health.

  4. Jun 25, 2024 · Saturated fats tend to stay solid at room temperature and can cause fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"). By contrast, unsaturated fats stay liquid at room temperature and are less likely to clog your arteries. In addition, most unsaturated fats are derived from plant sources (like olive ...

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  6. Jun 22, 2024 · Body fat percentages that measure higher than that range classify someone with obesity. If you’re an athlete or regular gym-goer, it’s possible to have a body fat percentage lower than the acceptable range for your sex and still be healthy. However, a body fat percentage less than 5% for males and 10% for females is unhealthy.

  7. Jun 13, 2024 · Body weight reflects the chronic balance between energy intake and energy expenditure. The pathophysiology of weight loss and gain is complex with genetic, physiological, and environmental factors contributing to a person’s ability to maintain, lose or gain weight. The inability for the body to counteract chronic caloric surplus leads to overweight and obesity. Among U.S. adults, overweight and obesity has dramatically increased over the last 60 years and, particularly within the past ...

    • Nicholas T Broskey, Darcy Johannsen, Leanne Redman
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  8. Jun 25, 2024 · The mechanisms aren’t clear, but one theory is that it’s driven by hormonal changes associated with obesity. Fat tissue also can secrete biochemical signals that may promote the growth of ...

  9. 4 days ago · A low-fat diet is an eating plan that substantially limits the amount of dietary fat consumed, regardless of the type of fat. Those following the eating plan may be seeking weight loss or improved heart health. Foods included in a low-fat diet may be naturally low in fat or fat-free, like fruits and vegetables.