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physical activity and obesity  

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  • Physical activity is defined as bodily movement (any form) produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure above the basal level, and can be categorized in various ways, including type, intensity or strenuousness and purpose. Obesity is a condition describing excess body weight in the form of fat, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Physical Activity and Obesity]

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