men than for normal weight men and women. There is an increase in mortality rate amongst obese persons and their life expectance could be shortened by 2-5 years. Young African American men with a BMI over 45 could lose up to 20 year of life (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and kidney Diseases, July 2003).
             The role of Diet and Physical activity
             If a person is obese, they are likely to have too much fat stored. Everyone must have some body fat. Fat provides a form of
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