Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Obesity
What Obesity means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Obesity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and can result from sustained positive energy balance.
Topics that use Obesity
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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