Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the general population. It is not only a social and cosmetic problem but also a serious ailment that leads to several genetic, metabolic and psychological disturbances. Its prevalence is rapidly increasing and although the rate of population affected is variable in...
The overweight and the obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair the health. According to the World Health Organization, in 2005 approximately 1.6 billion of adults had overweight, whereas 400 million of adults were obese. Overweight and obesity are considered risk factors for developing type...
