Obesity PDF
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This document provides information on obesity, including definitions, causes, and complications. It explains the concept of body mass index (BMI) and associated terms.
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Adult Overweight and Obesity Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered hea...
Adult Overweight and Obesity Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height. The definition of obesity is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2. Obesity is defined as a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 and Overweight is defined as a BMI from 25 to 30 kg/m2 Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a screening tool for overweight or obesity. Adult Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to
