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Obesity defined

Obesity is a condition where the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans is increased to a point where it is thought to be a significant risk factor for certain health conditions as well as increased mortality.

Excessive body weight has been shown to correlate with various important diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, Diabetes mellitus type 2, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. It is also considered a risk factor for certain cancers. Interventions, such as diet and exercise as well as medication and weight-loss surgery in severe cases are frequently recommended to reduce the risk of developing disease.

AppTrim™ is a Medical Food formulated to be used by physicians to aid their patients in attaining appetite control and suppressing carbohydrate cravings that will result in weight loss