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INTRODUCTION

Obesity is a disorder that increases body fat and predisposes an individual to many health complications and problems like diabetes, heart diseases and high blood pressure . It is acquired, when the consumption of calories over time exceeds their burning. Factors that may influence the occurrence of obesity are lack of physical activity, genetic profile, overeating, consumption of calorie-rich foods. An individual is considered obese, when his weight is at least 20 % more than it should ideally be and has a body mass index (BMI) is over 30. According to the survey conducted by

National Health and Nutrition in 2009 – 2010, over 35 % adults were regarded as obese .

FACTORS CAUSING OBESITY Consumption of excessive ...

Diet pills, also called anti-obesity drugs, aim to allow weigh loss or weigh regulation by controlling the metabolism, suppressing appetite, or absorbing calories. However, most diet pills available are exploiting consumers through deceptive marketing using false claims that the product’s effectiveness and safety are supported by scientific evidence. Although fraudulent marketing is the main issue with over-the-counter diet pills, prescription diet pills usually carry similar risks. Scientific evidence for most products does not clarify their long-term effects, so it is not possible to guarantee safety when it comes to diet pills. Furthermore, research does not provide detailed insight ...