1. Overweight/Obesity is a state of excess accumulation of the fat in the body.  2. Dietary and lifestyle modifications reduces the risk of weight gain.  3. Exercise helps in controlling weight & improve well-being.      4. Make a food diary for  monitoring what you eat, how much & when. It will help you see where you can start making changes.    5. Excess alcohol intake can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and obesity.