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Obese: the condition of increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat. Body Mass Index in excess of 30
Obesity: The condition in which excess fat accumulates in the body; usually 20 percent above the recommended weight for height and age
Obesity Surgery Center: a medical facility specializing in bariatric procedures
Oils: Triglycerides that are generally liquid at room temperature
Oral Hypoglycaemic Drug: oral medications that stimulate the release or improve the action of insulin
Orlistat: a drug designed to treat obesity. Orlistat works by inhibiting pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat in the intestine
Osteoporosis: a disease characterized by reduction in mineral content, usually seen with aging
Overweight: the condition of weighing more than is normal (Body Mass Index higher than 25 but lower than 30) |
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