text: below is a link to the cdc's website regarding the problems caused by obesity. besides increased risk for heart disease, bone/joint problems some on the site are: \nHypertension \nDyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) \nType 2 diabetes \nCoronary heart disease \nStroke \nGallbladder disease \nOsteoarthritis \nSleep apnea and respiratory problems \nSome cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)