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    obese

    US /oˈbis/

    ・

    UK /əʊˈbi:s/

    B2
    adj.AdjectiveFat over a long period, so harming your health
    Since being obese can lead to a variety of health problems, many doctors advise fat patients to lose weight
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person who is very fat; a person with an unhealthy amount of body fat.
    Obese individuals are at higher risk for heart disease.

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    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • In India, almost 1 in 4 adults is considered overweight or obese.

      In India, almost 1 in 4 adults is considered overweight or obese.

    • In India, almost one in four adults is considered overweight or obese.

      In India, almost one in four adults is considered overweight or obese.

    B2

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • In fact, studies have shown that the number of obese people across the globe has doubled in the last two decades.

      In fact, studies have shown that the number of obese people across the globe has doubled in the last two decades.

    • It may not come as a surprise to anyone to find the USA on this list since 31.8% of its population is currently classified as obese.

      It may not come as a surprise to anyone to find the USA on this list since 31.8% of its population is currently classified as obese.

    B2

    Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.

    07:12Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.
    • According to the latest data from the National Institutes of Health, around 42% of adults in the US are currently categorized as obese.

      According to the latest data from the National Institutes of Health, around 42% of adults in the US are currently categorized as obese.

    • Not everyone living with type 2 diabetes is considered obese, but the two are closely linked.

      Not everyone living with type 2 diabetes is considered obese, but the two are closely linked.

    B2

    Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?

    04:50Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?
    • Obese women were randomized into an hour a day of walking, cycling, or swimming.

      Obese women were randomized into an hour a day of walking, cycling, or swimming.

    • Obese women were randomized into an hour a day

      Obese women were randomized into an hour a day

    B2

    Obesity a major factor in COVID-19 deaths, study finds

    02:16Obesity a major factor in COVID-19 deaths, study finds
    • The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, a worldwide study found on Thursday, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults are overweight.

      The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, a worldwide study found on Thursday, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults are overweight.

    • The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, a worldwide study found on Thursday, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults are overweight.

      The majority of global COVID-19 deaths have been in countries where many people are obese, a worldwide study found on Thursday, with coronavirus fatality rates 10 times higher in nations where at least 50% of adults are overweight.

    B2

    Why women should FAST differently than men… | Exercise & Nutrition Scientist Dr Stacy Sims

    07:57Why women should FAST differently than men… | Exercise & Nutrition Scientist Dr Stacy Sims
    • So this is the big debate, right? So we look at fasting and where it first came out and it's like, okay, we see that obese sedentary individuals who had to lose weight rapidly for surgery, they're put on a fasting type program to lose weight quickly in order to survive surgery.

      So this is the big debate, right? So we look at fasting and where it first came out and it's like, okay, we see that obese sedentary individuals who had to lose weight rapidly for surgery, they're put on a fasting type program to lose weight quickly in order to survive surgery.

    • So we look at fasting and where it first came out and it's like, okay, we see that obese sedentary individuals who had to lose weight rapidly for surgery, they're put on a fasting-type program to lose weight quickly in order to survive surgery.

      So we look at fasting and where it first came out and it's like, okay, we see that obese sedentary individuals who had to lose weight rapidly for surgery, they're put on a fasting-type program to lose weight quickly in order to survive surgery.

    B1

    Friday Favorites: Optimizing Water Intake to Lose Weight

    07:44Friday Favorites: Optimizing Water Intake to Lose Weight
    • That may explain the studies showing overweight and obese individuals randomized to replace diet beverages with water lost significantly more weight.

      That may explain the studies showing overweight and obese individuals randomized to replace diet beverages with water lost significantly more weight.

    • That may explain the studies showing overweight and obese individuals

      That may explain the studies showing overweight and obese individuals

    B2

    Jordan Schlansky’s Brutally Honest Review Of Conan’s Physique | Conan O'Brien Radio

    08:11Jordan Schlansky’s Brutally Honest Review Of Conan’s Physique | Conan O'Brien Radio
    • I mean, you're not obese, so I mean, I've seen you different weights over the years.

      I mean, you're not obese, so I mean, I've seen you different weights over the years.

    • I mean, you're not obese.

      I mean, you're not obese.

    A2

    The Power of Vulnerability | Brene Brown (TED Talk Summary)

    03:01The Power of Vulnerability |  Brene Brown (TED Talk Summary)
    • most in debt, obese, addicted, and medicated adult cohort in US history. You cannot selectively

      most in debt, obese, addicted, and medicated adult cohort in US history. You cannot selectively

    • We are the most in-depth, obese, addicted, and medicated adult cohort in U.S. history.

      We are the most in-depth, obese, addicted, and medicated adult cohort in U.S. history.

    B1

    Why are people so Healthy in Japan?

    10:46Why are people so Healthy in Japan?
    • but since there are so many health complications from being overweight or obese,

      but since there are so many health complications from being overweight or obese,

    • But since there are so many health complications from being overweight or obese, it's safe to say that Japan, with an obesity rate of 3.5%, is generally healthier than America with an obesity rate of 30%.

      But since there are so many health complications from being overweight or obese, it's safe to say that Japan, with an obesity rate of 3.5%, is generally healthier than America with an obesity rate of 30%.

    B2