Conquering Obesity: 57 total pages.

diseases such as high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes, heart disease, and breast, colon, and prostate cancer. In addition, obesity has been linked to mental health conditions such as depression or feelings of shame and low self-esteem. Health experts say that even losing 10 to 15 percent of your body weight can dramatically decrease the risk of developing these serious conditions. In addition, many obese people are discriminated against and targets of insults and other verbal abuse. A number of factors, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, genetics, and certain medical disorders, cause obesity, but it can be conquered. The following information seeks to educate about obesity and the methods used to treat it. It does not take the place of a physician. Obesity and its Relationship to: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Other Special Eating Disorders Obesity itself is not an eating disorder, but people who are obese or who fear becoming obese may develop one. Let's take a look at obesity and its relationship to special eating disorders.

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