The World Health Organization describes obesity as “abnormal excessive fat accumulation” that presents a risk to human health. Carrying that extra bulge, be it around the waistline, arms or legs, could put one at risk for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or even stroke. It could also trigger cancers, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer and others.
However, there is a surprisingly big disconnect between the views of obesity researchers and those of the general public on the causes of and treatments for obesity.
Researchers believe some people have genetic and hormonal traits that make them more susceptible to obesity. They view obesity as a complex chronic disease such as cancer, with many causes and subtypes. They’re also losing faith in dieting and exercise,
