BackgroundObesity occurs when an individual has too much body fat. Obesity is different than being overweight, which means weighing too much. Both obesity and being overweight mean that an individual's weight is greater than what is considered healthy given his or her height.Obesity occurs over time when an individual eats more calories than he or she expends.Complications of obesity may include diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and some cancers. CausesThe most common causes for obesity include:GeneticsOvereatingA high-fat dietphysical inactivitySymptomsSymptoms .... Read more