The Chemical Perspective: What is Obesity in Chemistry?
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According to the World Health Organization, worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, highlighting a global health crisis rooted in more than just diet and exercise. What is obesity in chemistry? From a chemical perspective, obesity is not merely a matter of excess calories but a complex metabolic disease driven by a cascade of biochemical changes involving adipose tissue, hormones, and inflammatory molecules.
