Introduction and Impact of Obesity

The ratesPrimary care of preobesity (overweightOverweight) and obesity are increasing worldwide (WHO, 2016). Rates have tripled since 1975 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Two trillion dollars cost to the global economy puts obesity spending in line with armed conflicts and smoking combined [13]. Throughout our health profession education, obesity has long been considered a calculation of calories in and calories out, todays science clearly delineates obesity pathophysiology as a complex dysregulation of the energy regulation system. Obesity’s adiposopathy impacts almost every system in the body with over 200 obesity associated disordersObesity associated diseases now identified including 14 cancersCancer. The impact of obesity touches individuals, public health, economies, and the healthcare system.