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adjective
- 1. above a weight considered normal or desirable: "she was a stone overweight"
- 2. having more investment in a particular area than is normal or desirable: "two of the top three overweight sectors in the US market"
noun
- 1. excessive or extra weight: "surgical procedures for overweight"
verb
- 1. put too much weight on; overload: "try not to overweight the boxes"
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Mar 1, 2024 · Obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health. Obesity can lead to increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can affect bone health and reproduction, it increases the risk of certain cancers.
Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 or more, thus it includes pre-obesity defined as a BMI between 25 and 29.9 and obesity as defined by a BMI of 30 or more. Pre-obese and overweight however are often used interchangeably, thus giving overweight a common definition of a BMI of between 25 and 29.9. There are, however, several other common ways ...
Overweight and obesity are defined by body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measurement that uses your weight and height to estimate overweight and obesity. The table below shows BMI ranges for overweight and obesity in adults ages 20 and older. BMI of adults ages 20 and older
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. In 2019, an estimated 5 million noncommunicable disease (NCD) deaths were caused by higher-than-optimal BMI.
Mar 24, 2022 · Overweight and obesity are common conditions in the United States that are defined as the increase in size and amount of fat cells in the body. Overweight and obesity are caused by many factors including behaviors like eating patterns, lack of sleep or physical activity, and some medicines, as well as genetics and family history.
Jul 31, 2020 · Obesity is defined by excess body fat (adipose tissue) that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account to...
Mar 17, 2024 · Overweight and obesity are health conditions marked by levels of body fat that are too high for one's weight. Both conditions increase the risk of numerous medical problems, from heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, to gallstones and osteoarthritis.
Feb 14, 2024 · Obesity is a chronic disease that is diagnosed when a person’s body weight is about what’s considered healthy for their height. Obesity, defined by an oft-controversial metric of body mass index (BMI) above 30 for adults, is associated with health risks including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic conditions.
Jan 6, 2023 · Advertisement. Defining overweight and obesity. Healthcare providers typically use body mass index (BMI) as a first indication to understand your risk for overweight and obesity and their associated conditions. You can use this online calculator from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to find your BMI.
Definition & Facts. The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to body weight that is greater than what is considered healthy for a certain height. Factors Affecting Weight & Health. Many factors can affect your weight, leading to overweight or obesity. Some of these factors may make it easy for you to gain weight or regain weight you have lost.
