2006-12-29 02:49:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think if you are at least 100 lbs. overweight you`re considered morbidly obese.
2006-12-29 02:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
morbid obesity is usually determined by a formula calculating height and weight to end up with a number called the Body Mass Index (BMI) [formula found here: http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/morbidobesity.shtml). A BMI of over 30 is considered obese. A BMI of 40 or higher is considered to be morbidly obese (this number may vary a bit depending on who/where you ask). Also, please take into consideration that individuals who are very muscular, pregnant or a few other conditions may have a high BMI, but not be overweight/obese at all. It is just an ignorant number that needs interpretation within context to have meaning.
Height-weight tables have alse been used in the past, but now are considered by most to be less reliable. Here is one that shows height and lists weight ranges considered to be normal.
http://www.annecollins.com/dieting/height-weight-table.htm
2006-12-29 03:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Act D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to doctors morbibly obese is considered a BMI of more then 35
2006-12-29 02:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mailyahoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morbidly obese is 50 pounds over the recommendation for your weight, height, and sex. Just generally obese is 25 pounds over.
2006-12-29 03:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kayla B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats would depend on the build and height of an individual. 140 lbs may be obese for someone short and then at the same time be someone's ideal healthy weight.
2006-12-29 02:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Trina 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my theory is if you cant see your feet when looking straight down then there is a problem. But seriously I think if you weight over 300 then you are morbidly obese.
2006-12-29 02:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by KittenKisses R Us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't say without your height, sex, age, some details....
Besides, only BMI considers weight to be the golden number - the rest of the fitness world would use bodyfat percentage.
2006-12-29 02:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by zackmurphy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10% over the ideal body weight is morbid obesity
2006-12-29 03:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can't remember for 100% sure but I think it is when you are more than 50 pounds over your ideal body wieght.
2006-12-29 02:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Robin L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all has to do with how much they weigh, compared to gender and height.
2006-12-29 02:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Lucy Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋