Obesity – defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 – has emerged as a pandemic disease, affecting approximately 650 million people worldwide; and the incidence seems to be increasing continuously. The disease has a multifactorial etiology, contributed by several factors ranging from non-modifiable factors like genetic predisposition to modifiable actors like sedentary habits and unbalanced & unhealthy diets. Furthermore, what more concerning is the fact that obesity in itself is a risk factor for several other diseases including type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, and hepatic & cardiovascular complications. These health risks are in addition to its rampant social implications that significantly hamper the everyday activities and daily life of those having obesity.