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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 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.

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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 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."

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   What is the difference between overweight and pre-obesity?

   • 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.

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

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   Mar 1, 2024 · 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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   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.

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

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   The degree to which a person is overweight is generally described by the body mass index (BMI). 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › overweightOVERWEIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   B2. fat: He used to be very overweight. I'm only a few pounds overweight, but I just can't seem to lose them. an overweight man/woman/ child. Opposite. underweight. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. having more flesh on the body than average. fat He's got fatter as he's got older. overweight She used to be overweight.

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. 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 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.