Carrying extra fat leads to chronic and potentially lethal diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and some cancers.
These conditions cause premature death and substantial disability. This has a major impact on health and health care costs. Yet, they are preventable diseases. To prevent them we need to choose nutrient dense, healthy foods and participate in regular exercise.
- Insulin resistance
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke)
- Stroke
- Some cancers including breast, endometrial and colon cancer
- Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus)
- Gall bladder disease
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Musculoskeletal problems such as osteoarthritis and back pain
- Gout
- Cataracts
- Stress incontinence
- Sleep apnoea
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