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   overweight

   adjective

   • 1. above a weight considered normal or desirable: "she was a stone overweight"
   • ▪ above an allowed weight: "an overweight lorry"
   • 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"
   • ▪ invest in (a market sector, industry, etc.) to a greater than normal degree: "we have overweighted the banking sector"

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2. www.who.int › detail › obesity-and-overweightObesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)

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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.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OverweightOverweight - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

4. www.niddk.nih.gov › definition-factsDefinition & Facts for Adult Overweight & Obesity - NIDDK

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   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

5. www.who.int › health-topics › obesityObesity - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   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.

6. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › overweight-and-obesityWhat Are Overweight and Obesity? - NHLBI, NIH

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   Mar 24, 2022 · Overweight and obesity are defined by the increase in size and amount of fat cells in the body, which can raise the risk for heart disease and other health problems. Learn how body mass index (BMI) is used to screen for overweight and obesity, and what lifestyle changes, medicines, or surgery can help you lose weight.

7. www.healthline.com › health › obesityObesity: Definition, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - Healthline

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   May 15, 2023 · Obesity is a chronic health condition that involves excess body fat that may impair health. Learn about the symptoms, classes, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of obesity.

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   What is considered overweight?

   • Definitions of what is considered overweight vary by ethnicity. The current definition proposed by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) designates whites, Hispanics and blacks with a BMI of 25 or more as overweight.

   Overweight - Wikipedia

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   Is overweight a noun or adjective?

   • The term is used both as a noun ( people with overweight ), and as an adjective ( people who are overweight ), though the latter is considered stigmatizing. The medical definition of overweight is based on body mass index. In order to calculate your BMI, you need to know your height in meters and your weight in kilograms.

   The Meaning of Overweight vs. Obesity - Verywell Health

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   What is the difference between overweight and obesity?

   • 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.

   Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)

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9. www.verywellhealth.com › the-difference-betweenOverweight vs. Obesity: Definitions, Complications, and ...

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   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.