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Obesity is a problem in the U.S. for two main reasons.
The first is that a large number of health problems
are associated with obesity.
They include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke,
arthritis, and many others.
The multitude of co-morbidities associated with obesity reflects the
complexity and diversity of systems that contribute to energy
balance. Obesity is also associated with several diseases within the
research mission of the NIDDK, including nonalcoholic fatty liver
disease and type 2 diabetes.
Image modified from one appearing in National
Geographic magazine.
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