How is obesity defined and measured?

Answer 1

'''Obesity''' is defined as having an excessive accummulation of body fat. Obesity is being at a body weight that is considered unhealthy. The terms "overweight" and "obesity" can sometimes be mistaken for the same meaning. However, '''overweight''' is defined as a body weight in excess of a recommended range for good health. '''BMI''', or body mass index, is a method of classifying overweight and obesity.

Answer 2

Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and Diabetes.

The fat may be equally distributed around the body or concentrated on the stomach or the hips and thighs.

Doctors use BMI because it compares your weight against your height.

You are in the normal range if your BMI is between 18.5 and 25 (kg/m2).

You are overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 30.

You are obese if your BMI is 30 or higher.

You are morbidly obese if your BMI is 40 or higher.