Obesity is defined as fat mass great enough to impact health (2). Obesity effects our well-being, overall mobility, joint movement, quality of sleep, and respiratory health. Obesity is linked to diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, heart disease, (3) inflammation, and various cancers. What impacts obesity? Genetics- Genetics can be a factor in obesity, predisposing an individual to be at risk for becoming overweight or obese. Metabolic- This directly relates to the nutrie