The obesity is a chronic disease caused by many reasons and with many complications, is characterized by excess fat in the body and occurs when the body mass index in adults is greater than 25 units. Worldwide the number of people with excess body weight (obesity) takes epidemic proportions. The causes leading to this disease are associated with different factors: genetic, socioeconomic, psychological, hormonal, related to development, and reduced activity physical. Obesity is often defined as being 20 percent over the midpoint of one's accepted weight range (using the height weight charts) or ...