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How can excess body fat affect health?

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First of all, having a little extra fat on your body is normal. An excessive amount of excess body fat contributes to major causes of death and disability, including heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, fatty liver, and depression. It also impairs the body's responsiveness to insulin, raising blood sugar and insulin levels.
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