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A person is considered obese when his or her body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher. "Morbid obesity" means that a person has a BMI of 40 or higher. Obesity has been linked to a number of health conditions, including heart disease. Follow the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage about obesity, its causes, treatment and much more.

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Obesity is a leading cause of heart disease, but as a group, heart patients who are overweight or obese live longer than lean patients and respond better to treatment.

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Get even picky eaters to eat healthily - with a minimum of fuss.

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