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What Is the Clinical Definition of Obesity?

Obesity is a growing problem in the western world. Studies show that due to unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, there is a sharp rise in clinical obesity—even among children. Obesity is, technically speaking, a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is arrived at by dividing a person’s weight...

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What Is Glucose?

Glucose is a form of sugar that results from the digestion of carbohydrates into a chemical that can be readily turned into energy. Glucose is considered the body’s main source of energy. Glucose that is not properly regulated in the bloodstream can lead to serious health issues, including diabetes....