Which of the following is a key difference between being overweight and obese?

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Understand the Problem

The question asks for the key difference between being overweight and obese, offering multiple-choice options that highlight different aspects such as BMI, body composition, and the implications of being overweight.

Answer

A person who is overweight may have too much muscle, bone, or fat, while a person who is obese has too much fat.

The final answer is a person who is overweight may have too much muscle, bone or fat and a person who is obese has too much fat.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is a person who is overweight may have too much muscle, bone or fat and a person who is obese has too much fat.

More Information

Being overweight can involve excess weight from various sources (muscle, bone, fat), whereas obesity primarily relates to excessive fat that impairs health.

Tips

A common mistake is to think overweight and obesity are only defined by BMI. Consider body composition in more detail.

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