Abstract:Abstract. Obesity is ranked fifth as a primary health problem in the world. Obesity is abnormal fat accumulation caused by a long-term imbalance between energy intake and energy use. This energy imbalance causes excess adipose accumulation. Adipose tissue functions to produce cytokines such as IL-6. Increased cytokine production creates a chronic proinflammatory state. Obesity management can be carried out with multimodal lifestyle interventions such as changes in diet, including controlled food portions and h… Show more
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