Obesity in Tagalog

Obesity in Tagalog is “Labis na Katabaan” or “Katakawan”. This health condition affects millions of Filipinos and understanding its terminology is crucial for health awareness. Let’s explore the comprehensive translation, synonyms, and usage examples below.

[Words] = Obesity

[Definition]

• Obesity /oʊˈbiːsəti/
• Noun: A medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

[Synonyms] = Labis na Katabaan, Katakawan, Sobrang Taba, Excessive Weight (Labis na Timbang), Corpulence (Kapal ng Katawan)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease and diabetes.
• Ex1_PH: Ang labis na katabaan ay pangunahing sanhi ng sakit sa puso at diabetes.
• Ex2_EN: The government launched a campaign to combat obesity among children.
• Ex2_PH: Naglunsad ang gobyerno ng kampanya laban sa katakawan sa mga bata.
• Ex3_EN: Poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to obesity.
• Ex3_PH: Ang masamang diyeta at kakulangan ng ehersisyo ay nakakaambag sa labis na katabaan.
• Ex4_EN: Obesity rates have doubled in the past two decades.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bilang ng katakawan ay dumoble sa nakaraang dalawang dekada.
• Ex5_EN: Medical professionals recommend lifestyle changes to prevent obesity.
• Ex5_PH: Inirerekomenda ng mga propesyonal sa medisina ang pagbabago ng pamumuhay upang maiwasan ang labis na katabaan.