Adipositas
Adipositas
Adipositas (pronunciation: /ˌædɪˈpoʊsɪtəs/), also known as obesity, is a medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. It is often associated with a significant increase in health risks and reduced life expectancy.
Etymology
The term "Adipositas" is derived from the Latin word "adipose", which means "fat", and the suffix "-itas", which is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition.
Definition
Adipositas is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Body mass index is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The BMI is a useful measure of overweight and obesity.
Causes
Adipositas is generally caused by a combination of inherited factors, combined with the environment and personal diet and exercise choices. The contributing factors include:
- Genetics: A person is more likely to develop obesity if one or both parents are obese.
- Overeating: Overeating leads to weight gain, especially if the diet is high in fat and sugar.
- Physical inactivity: Sedentary people burn fewer calories than people who are active.
Related Terms
- Overweight: A pre-obesity state of being slightly above the normal weight.
- Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
- Diabetes: A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood.
Treatment
Treatment of adipositas typically involves a combination of diet, exercise, behavior changes, and sometimes weight-loss drugs. In some cases, a Bariatric surgery may be considered.
See Also
- Body mass index
- Genetics
- Overeating
- Physical inactivity
- Overweight
- Metabolic syndrome
- Diabetes
- Bariatric surgery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adipositas
- Wikipedia's article - Adipositas
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