What are the concerns for having a large body fat percentage?

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  1. National Academy of Sports Medicine
     
    National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:
    Being overweight or obese, due to large amounts of body fat, can lead to many health complications.  Some of the more common concerns include:
    o Type 2 diabetes
    o High blood pressure
    o High cholesterol
    o Coronary artery disease
    o Stroke
    o Sleep apnea
    o Cancers
    o Liver disease
    o Joint pain
    o Pregnancy complications
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    Being overweight or obese, due to large amounts of body fat, can lead to many health complications.  Some of the more common concerns include: o Type 2 diabetes o High blood pressure o High cholesterol o Coronary artery disease o Stroke... More