Having too much fat is called:

• A. Adolescence
• B. Nutrition
• C. Fitness
• D. Obesity

Answer: (D)

Excess body fat is described by the term obesity, a condition where fat accumulates to levels that can raise health risks. In physical education, understanding obesity helps explain why keeping a balance of nutritious foods and regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy weight. The other terms describe a developmental stage (adolescence), a field of study about foods and nutrients (nutrition), or the ability to perform and sustain physical activity (fitness); none of these name the condition of having too much fat. Obesity is the word that best matches the idea of “having too much fat.”