“…It is defined as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat in the form of adipose tissue, which can cause health risks. 5,6,10 The World Health Organization (WHO, 2000) classifies obesity according to the body mass index (BMI) calculation (weight/height 2 ), with BMI from 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m 2 being class I obesity, with BMI from 35.0 to 39.9 kg/m 2 as class II obesity, and with BMI equal to 40.0 kg/m 2 as class III obesity. 9 Obesity can lead to the development of several serious and debilitating diseases, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, respiratory disorders (hypoventilation, sleep apnea), degenerative osteoarthritis, venous stasis ulcers, cholelithiasis, gastroesophageal reflux, cerebral pseudotumor, menstrual disorders, infertility, psychosocial problems, and postural changes (the most commonly found are knee valgus, flat feet, and lumbar hyperlordosis).…”