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* World Health Organization's definition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation
* World Health Organization's definition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation


==Chapter 2: The Role of Fat in Obesity==
==Chapter 2: [[The Role of Fat in Obesity]]==
* Types of fat: essential and storage fat
* Types of fat: essential and storage fat
* Essential fat and its percentage in men and women
* Essential fat and its percentage in men and women
* Location of fat and its impact on health
* Location of fat and its impact on health
* Risks associated with visceral fat and factors leading to its accumulation
* Risks associated with visceral fat and factors leading to its accumulation
==Chapter 3: Causes of Obesity==
==Chapter 3: Causes of Obesity==
* Energy balance and its role in weight management
* Energy balance and its role in weight management