Table 1 Obesity and its benefits.

• Increased skeletal muscle mass

• Peripheral arterial disease

• Acute coronary syndrome

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

• Increased muscle strength

• Pancreaticoduodenectomy

• Percutaneous coronary intervention

• Gastrectomy

• Increased long bone strength

• Arthroplasty

• Coronary artery bypass graft

• Coronary artery disease

• Escape from fracture upon falling

• Left ventricular assist device placement

• Chronic atrial fibrillation

• Hypothermia survival

• Starvation survival

• Other surgery

• Chronic heart failure

• Earlier onset of puberty, menses and fertility

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• More attractive face in old age

• Chronic kidney disease

• Maintenance dialysis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Acquired immunodeficiency

• Intensive care unit stay

• Hospitalization