2007-08-08 05:27:16 · 8 answers · asked by dandelion 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Clinically obesity is usually defined as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 and over. BMI is calculated based on height and weight with few/no adjustments for age, sex, etc. frequently, so it is a gross measure.
2007-08-08 05:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obesity is currently defined by the National Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Diseases as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. The BMI is a rough indicator of how much height you need to accommodate your weight, and is based on large, ongoing population studies in the US. To see where you lie on the spectrum, visit the website below and enter your height and weight.
The BMI is not always the best assessment, because a large, muscular body builder will have a high BMI. Muscle is more dense than fat, so high muscle content can skew the number. So, take your BMI in context of your overall physical health, and see a physician if you have questions.
Obesity is linked with greater risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain cancers. If you are obese, increase your activity level by walking 30 minutes each day. It is a safe and effective way to reduce your weight - and your risk of these serious diseases.
2007-08-08 12:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Gregg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state of being too fat.
The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.
It's too dangerous to be obese.
2007-08-08 13:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by hy003002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference from being Fat and beind obes. Bieng obies in my opinion is when you have to use the electric wheel chairs to get around for risk of your kankles(calf ,ankles)
from caving in under the pressure.
2007-08-08 12:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by J Bird 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-08-08 14:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
state of being unhealthily overweight.
2007-08-08 12:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by RSJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-12 08:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u cant see your feet day to day, then yous a fietty.
2007-08-08 12:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋