Even minimal obesity is harmful. Obesity is caused by excess consumption of calories (from whatever source) over what is burnt as part of ones physical activity.
Cause of minimal obesity as per a local physicians: Affluence and sitting on ones 'behind'. This may explain why in the past people got away with consumption in limited amounts (due to lack of affluence) diets considered unhealthy today. Also they engaged in a lot of physical work are part of normal living. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/02/obesity-and-being-a-littl_n_790880.html Any comments on this article please direct to the author. Regards GL
