Overweight (en)

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Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

Definition

Overweight refers to an individual weighing 10% or more of what is considered his or her recommended healthy weight (as determined by large-scale population surveys). A mathematical formula using height and weight called "body mass index" (BMI) is also used to assess underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity. Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Being overweight is known to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and health problems, particularly if other risk factors are present.[1]

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References

  1. http://weightloss.about.com/od/glossary/g/overweight.htm
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