The term obesity refers to that condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. Its cause is rarely clear, considering its etiology as multifactorial, since genetic, endocrinological, metabolic, environmental and psychological factors participate, which determine a positive caloric balance secondary to a higher food intake or lower energy expenditure. Its treatment is full of difficulties and failures, since the results largely depend on the self-control achieved by the patient and on obtaining a change in their lifestyle. Obese people are at increased risk of becoming ill or dying from any disease, injury, or accident, and this risk increases proportionally as obesity increases.
El termino obesidad hace referencia a aquella condición caracterizada por un acumulo excesivo de grasa corporal. Su causa rara vez es clara, considerándose su etiología como multifactorial, ya que participan factores genéticos, endocrinológicos, metabólicos, ambientales y sicológicos, lo que determinan un balance calórico positivo secundario a una mayor ingesta alimentaría o un menor gasto energético. Su tratamiento está lleno de dificultades y fracasos, ya que los resultados en gran medida son dependientes del autocontrol alcanzado por el paciente y de obtener un cambio en su estilo de vida. Las personas obesas corren un riesgo mayor de enfermar o morir por cualquier enfermedad, lesión o accidente, y este riesgo aumenta proporcionalmente a medida que aumente la obesidad.
