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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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   What are overweight and obesity?

   • 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.

   What Are Overweight and Obesity? - NHLBI, NIH

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   What is the definition of obesity?

   • Obesity is a chronic disease marked by an abnormally, high, unhealthy amount of body fat. Obesity is a major risk factor for numerous other diseases. The medical definition for obesity also hinges on the BMI calculation. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 or greater. A BMI of 40.0 or greater is often referred to as “ morbid obesity."

   The Meaning of Overweight vs. Obesity - Verywell Health

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   What does BMI mean for overweight & obesity?

   • 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. Calculate your BMI with this online tool . How common are overweight and obesity?

   Definition & Facts for Adult Overweight & Obesity - NIDDK

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   What does it mean if someone is overweight?

   • Overweight is defined as being too heavy for one's height. 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.

   The Meaning of Overweight vs. Obesity - Verywell Health

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

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   Obesity is a chronic disease of excessive fat deposits that can impair health, while overweight is a condition of excessive fat deposits. Learn how WHO defines and measures overweight and obesity, and how they affect people's health and quality of life.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › obesityObesity - NHS

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   The term obese describes a person who has excess body fat. In the UK it's estimated that around 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11 are living with obesity.

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

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   Learn how overweight and obesity are measured by BMI and how they affect health risks. Find out the prevalence and trends of overweight and obesity in the U.S. population by sex, race, and other factors.

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

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   Overweight is having more body fat than is optimally healthy, and it is measured by various methods such as BMI, BVI, or skinfold calipers. Overweight can be caused by genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors, and it can lead to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

7. 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, measured by BMI. They are caused by many factors and can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.

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

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   Mar 17, 2024 · Overweight and obesity are based on body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Learn how overweight and obesity increase the risk of various health problems, and how to prevent and treat them.

9. cks.nice.org.uk › definitionDefinition | Background information | Obesity - CKS | NICE

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   Background information. Definition. Obesity: What is it? Last revised in August 2024. The terms 'overweight' and 'obesity' are used to describe excess body fat. Different weight classes are defined according to a person's body mass index (BMI) as follows [NICE, 2022a]: Healthy weight — BMI of 18.5–24.9 kg/m 2. Overweight — BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m 2.