Nutrition and Food Sciences

Obesity & Public Health

Obesity is a condition where the individual builds up additional body fat which may threaten their well-being. Obesity is major well-being risk within the rising population. It is measured in terms of body mass list. There are numerous well-being dangers related to obesity. Obesity and Over-weight are caused by many factors. Body weight of an individual is determined by a combination of genetic, metabolic, behavioural, environmental, cultural, and socio-economic influences. Behavioural and environmental factors are large contributors to obesity and provide the greatest opportunity for actions and interventions designed for prevention and treatment.