Two predominant patterns are seen: the "apple", or android pattern, more common in men, with extra weight predominantly carried in the chest and waist area; and the "pear" or gynecoid pattern, with fat distribution predominant in the lower abdomen, buttocks, and thigh areas, more common in women.

The associated evidences of weight gain includes, mild shortness of breath, decreased stamina, and increasing difficulty in managing the physical activities of daily living.

The Complications of Obesity Include:

• Higher incidence of some cancers (liver, gall bladder, colon, rectum, prostate, uterus, and urinary tract)

• High blood pressure

• Cardiovascular diseases (poor leg circulation, heart attacks, strokes, sudden death events)

• Diabetes

• Gout

• Gallbladder disease

• Hernias

• Intestinal obstructions

• Arthritis of weight bearing joints

• Poor wound healing

• Excess risk during child birth -complications

• Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea

• Excess risk of injury and falls

• Respiratory diseases

• Shortened life span (up to 20 percent)

• Lower metabolism