what is the difference between obesity and over weight?

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what is the difference between obesity and over weight?

plz i need scientific definitions, i am doing a research about obesity in children if there is any expert here plz contact me
missitalian_9@yahoo.com
with sources plz
thanx in advance

2007-03-01 02:33:39 · 1 answers · asked by Cinderella 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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Overweight and Obesity: Defining Overweight and Obesity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/defining.htm

An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.

2007-03-01 02:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋