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Are You Overweight?

Nearly two-thirds of the United States population is overweight. There are many ways to determine if a person is overweight, but experts believe that a person's body mass index (BMI) is the best way to assess an adult's weight in relation to their height.

  • A BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 is considered normal.
  • Adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight. There are exceptions. For example, an athlete may have a higher BMI but not be overweight.
  • Adults with a BMI of 30 to 39.9 kg/m2 are considered obese.
  • Adults with a BMI greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2 are considered extremely obese.
  • Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight is considered morbidly obese.

A person with a high BMI may have a normal amount of body fat if they have a lot of muscle tissue. However, the risk of death and disease is increased for adults who are overweight and obese.

Reference:  http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/obesity/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier

 

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