The classification of body weight that is greater than the normal range but less than the obese range; defined by the U.S. National Institution of Health as a body mass index between 25 and 30 kg/m^3
Symptoms:
High cholesterol and triglycerides
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome — a combination of high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and high cholesterol
Heart disease
Stroke
Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
Sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts
Depression
Gallbladder disease
Gynecologic problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
Erectile dysfunction and sexual health issues, due to deposits of fat blocking or narrowing the arteries to the genitals
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat builds up in the liver and can cause inflammation or scarring
Osteoarthritis
Skin problems, such as poor wound healing
Causes:
Inactivity
Unhealthy diet and eating habits
Pregnancy
Lack of sleep
Certain medications
Medical problems such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome
