Is it true that being 20 lbs overweight is considered "morbidly overweight"?

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Is it true that being 20 lbs overweight is considered "morbidly overweight"?

2007-08-19 01:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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the total bodyweight is insignificant the body fat % is what matters.

2007-08-19 01:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That is when doctors consider you to be obese. I don't think I have ever heard a doctor call that morbidly overweight. You are right on the bubble, as am I. But I only have eighteen more pounds to go to reach my goal of 15% body fat. Hang in there.

2007-08-19 08:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Armchair Nutritionist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋