Defining Obesity

September 21, 2010

Researchers use an estimate of an individual’s relative fat and muscle mass, called body mass index, to define obesity. To find your BMI, check out this .

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Adults with a BMI of between 25 and 30 are considered overweight. Those with a BMI over 30 are obese.

Morbid obesity applies to adults with a BMI over 40 or who are more than 100 pounds overweight.

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<p>Researchers use an estimate of an individual’s relative fat and muscle mass, called body mass index, to define obesity. To find your BMI, check out this .</p>

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<p><a href="/legacy/35AC7A9F-0FB3-4562-853E-90FD0D49555A">Few Insurers Provide Coverage For Weight Loss Treatment</a></p>

<p>Adults with a BMI of between 25 and 30 are considered overweight. Those with a BMI over 30 are obese.</p>
<p>Morbid obesity applies to adults with a BMI over 40 or who are more than 100 pounds overweight.</p>
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