Which condition is NOT related to obesity?

• A. Type 2 diabetes
• B. Addison's disease
• C. Hypertension
• D. Sleep apnea

Answer: (B)

This item tests your ability to distinguish conditions commonly connected with excess body weight from those that aren’t.

Obesity is a major risk factor for several metabolic and sleep-related issues. Type 2 diabetes often develops or worsens with insulin resistance seen in higher body fat. Hypertension tends to be more prevalent due to increased vascular resistance and metabolic changes associated with excess weight. Sleep apnea is more common in people with obesity because fat deposits around the airway can obstruct breathing during sleep, leading to snoring and disrupted sleep.

Addison’s disease, on the other hand, is adrenal insufficiency characterized by fatigue, low blood pressure, electrolyte imbalances, and weight loss, not weight gain. It is not a consequence of obesity and weight gain is not a typical feature of the condition.