Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things we can do to stay healthy. Obesity is an ongoing disease, not a cosmetic problem. It means that you have excess body fat that is putting your health at risk.

Having too much body fat affects you in many ways. It influences how you look and feel. It is linked to many health problems, including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis and sleep apnea.

Although obesity is a complicated disease, there are many ways to treat it. Work with your doctor to find a treatment plan that works best for you.