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obesity

[oh-bee-si-tee] / oʊˈbi sɪ ti /


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However, growing evidence has linked sweetener consumption with conditions including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

These populations are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, and face socioeconomic barriers like lower educational attainment and less access to quality healthcare.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

For example, the Netherlands' obesity rate is almost half that of the UK.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

People who followed more plant focused eating patterns also showed lower rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

In recent times his annoyance with the absurd obesity that prevented him from tying his shoes and his abusive satisfaction with all manner of appetites had begun to sour his character.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

It does not require a Paxton to know that a hole in the stage two feet square, will not hold Barnum's obesities.

From Physiology of The Opera by Swaby, John H.




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