we are obese if we are more than 20% over standard weight for our height.
Obesity contributes to the cause of some cancers. 'Obese' means more than about 25% overweight. It is measured by comparing your weight with your height. There is information in the Healthy Eating section on how to work out your ideal weight.
Excessively high amount of body fat.
Extreme overweight in relation to age, sex, height, and body type; sometimes defined as having a weight-for-height in the 95th percentile of children the same age and sex or weighing at least 20 percent more than recommended maximum guidelines. (264)
body weight 10-20 % over a desirable standard as a result of excessive fat accumulation; types include hypertrophic (adult-onset) and hyperplastic (lifelong)
Obesity is a condition in which a person has a body mass index higher than 30. Women who have a percentage of body fat greater than 31% and men who have a percentage of body fat greater than 24% are also considered obese.
(n) overweight to the point where serious health problems due to excess weight are likely to result. Obesity is determined by a Body Mass Index (BMI), defined as your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2), of 30 or above. (See BMI calculator.)
The excessive accumulation of body fat which increases the likelyhood of illness and a shorter ifespan. This is measured as over 30 BMI
Obese (adj.) (1) Having too much body fat.
Excessive fatness; or, more strictly defined, body weight in excess of 20% more than the ideal weight for a particular body type. It is caused by overeating and inactivity, usually in combination. Exacerbated by starchy diets.
A term uses to describe excess body fat. It is defined in terms of a person's weight and height, or the body mass index (BMI). A BMI (body mass index) over 30 is classified as being obese. Obesity makes your body less sensitive to insulin's action. Extra body fat is thought to be a risk factor for diabetes.
Unhealthy condition defined by the National Institutes of Health as an excess of 20 percent or more of an individual's body mass index (BMI), a ratio of an individual's weight and height in kilograms per meter, compared to a normal value in men at age twenty-four.
defined as BMI 30 denoting an excessive accumulation of fat on the body.
a condition where an individual is above normal weight-for-height or body mass index.
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Over weight. This is harmful to joints, the heart and the lungs. The obese cat becomes lethargic. Obesity is almost always caused by overeating. A low-calorie diet with vitamin and mineral supplements should be started and strictly adhered to.
being 20 percent or more above one's ideal weight.
A condition of having an overabundance of adipose tissue on the body. Usually is determined by having 30% body fat or more.
the condition of being at least 20 percent over optimal weight for height, age and gender.
Having too much body fat. A weight more than 20% above the normal range.
Excess body fat or adipose tissue.
Obesity is a common problem among dogs and cats. The primary cause of obesity is overfeeding an inactive animal. Just as in people, obesity can be harmful to your pet. Proper exercise and a good diet are necessary to help your pet lose weight. Consult your veterinarian for an appropriate weight loss program.
The state of being over a normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obese if they are more than 20 % over their ideal weight. That ideal weight must take into account the person's height, age, sex, and build.
A weight disorder generally defined as an accumulation of fat beyond that considered normal for a person based on age, sex, and body type.
Obesity is most often defined as being 20% or more over ideal body weight. Obesity affects 59% of adults in the USA. Obesity is a common medical condition whereas morbid obesity is a disease. Obesity is not a character flaw. It can have profoundly negative effects on your physical and mental health and unfortunate social consequences, such as discrimination due to your weight. According to C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General of the United States, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in America.
A body fat percentage greater than 30.
Someone with a BMI between 30 and 35.
is defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than 30.
more than average fatness
defined as a BMI (body mass index) over 30 kg/m2. An adult male is considered obese when his weight is 20% or more over the maximum desirable for their height.
increased body weight caused by excessive fat ( Trim Support, Triphala)
The state of being well above one's normal weight. Traditionally defined as being more than 20% above one’s ideal weight (based on a person’s height, age, sex and build), obesity has been more precisely defined by the National Institutes of Health as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. Obesity is a significant contributor to and increases the risk of a number of diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure.
By definition, 20% or more extra body fat. Fat works against the action of insulin. Extra body fat is a risk factor for diabetes, particularly in cats.
Excess body fat that results in adverse health effects. Obesity can be defined as a Body Mass Index of 30 or higher.
is an abnormal increase in the proportion of fat cells. Obesity is usually accompanied by other signs of poor health and is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
The condition of having excess fat is referred to as obesity. According to the definition by the WHO (World Health Organisation), a person is considered obese if his/her BMI is greater than 25 (for Asians even lower).
a body mass index (BMI) of above 30.
The simplest definition is excessive amount of body fat, measured as greater than 25 percent body fat for men and greater than 30 percent body fat for women. Expressed another way, obesity is greater than 10 percent above "normal" weight for a man or woman's height. Obesity is associated with increased risk of adult-onset diabetes, heart disease, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.
A weight more than 20 percent above that recommended for your gender, height, and build. Obesity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
The condition of having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Defined as a body mass index (BMI) of greater than or equal to 30. Subjects are generally classified as obese when body fat content exceeds 30 percent in women and 25 percent in men. The operational definition of obesity in this document is a BMI 30.
A chronic disease characterized by excessively high body fat in relation to lean body tissue.
A condition in which a person's weight is more than 20 percent higher than is recommended for that person's height (a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more).
weighing more than 20 percent of the ideal body weight.
An increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirement, as the result of an excessive accumulation of fat in the body.
Excess body weight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) over 30 kg/m2. Those with a BMI between 27 and 30 kg/m2 are considered overweight but not obese.
Individuals are considered obese if they have a Body Mass Index [weight in kilograms/(height in metres)²] greater than or equal to 27.
An excessive accumulation of body fat; usually reserved for those individuals who are 20-30 percent or more above the average weight for their size.
A common term used for people who are extremely or unhealthily overweight.
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an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. A person with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 is considered obese.
an individual is considered obese when weight is 20% (25% in women) or more over the maximum desirable for their height. Obesity is also defined as a BMI (body mass index) over 30 kg/m2.
Dreaming of being too fat is an omen warning you not to be over-indulgent with food and drink.
Obesity occurs when a person has too much body fat. Obesity is not the same as being overweight; a person is considered obese when they weigh 20% or more of the maximum desirable weight for their height.
Pertaining to excess weight or adipose tissue
a condition in which there is an excess of body fat; used to describe those who weigh at least 20 percent more than the maximum amount considered normal for their age, sex, and height
This controversial term is often used to describe individuals at least 20 percent above the weight recommended for one's height.
an excessive amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass or a body weight that is 30 percent over the ideal weight for a specified height; BMI (body mass index) of 30 or greater
Obesity is more extreme than being overweight. A person is thought to be obese when weight is 25 percent (for women) more than the weight she should be for her height. Obesity can be defined using BMI (Body Mass Index). A person with a BMI over 30 is thought to be obese. Calculate your BMI here. The number of obese children and adolescents are growing.
A condition in which body weight is considerably (more than two standard deviations) above the range that is normal for body height.
the chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat.
usually defined in terms of body mass index (BMI), which is calculated as body weight in kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lbs) divided by height in meters (1 m = 39.37 in) squared; adults with a BMI of greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2 are considered "obese," and those with a BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m2 are considered "overweight." In children, overweight is defined as a BMI greater than the 95th percentile value for the same age and sex group.
An abnormal accumulation of body fat that may result in health impairments. Obesity is generally defined by the National Institutes of Health as having body weight that is more than 20% above the high range for ideal body weight.
Increase in body weight beyond skeletal and physical standards as the result of an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. More than two times the ideal weight is considered OBESITY, MORBID.
when people have 20 percent (or more) extra body fat for their age, height, sex and bone structure, fat works against the action of insulin. BMI 30 (see BMI).
Having a very high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass, or Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. A BMI of 30 in most cases means a person is about 30 pounds overweight. See Morbid obesity.
Excess accumulation of body fat.
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The state of being well above one's normal weight. See the entire definition of Obesity
an abnormal and excessive amount of body fat. Most obese people are significantly overweight. However, obesity also occurs in people who are not overweight but have more body fat than muscle. Obesity is considered a chronic illness.
the condition of severe overweight
A condition of being considerably overweight. Usually, anyone more than 20 percent overweight is considered obese.
overweight by 20 percent of the ideal body weight.
condition of being very overweight Return to previous page
A condition characterized by excessive body fat.
an increased body weight caused by excessive amounts of fat.
The condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body; usually considered to be 20 percent above the recommended weight for height and age.
Having a BMI greater than 40, or a BMI of 35 with two or more related health problems that increase risk for early death
The condition of being significantly overweight. The term is usually applied to the condition of being 30 percent or more over one's healthy body weight. Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can increase the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
Being overweight; excess fat storage by the body.
a body weight more than 20 percent above the norm for one's height and build. (381)
Pertaining to excessive weight or adipose tissue
A condition of marked overweight in animals and humans produced by a large variety of factors including genetic predisposition ("thrifty" genes), metabolic factors (oversecretion of insulin), and behavioral conditions (overeating, insufficient exercise).
The excess of body fat that increases the risk of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The condition of having excessive body fat.
A condition of being ‘too fat’. In adults it means having a Body Mass Index of 30 and above.
the condition of being extremely overweight.
An excess proportion of total body fat. The most common measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI).
the condition of being overweight by 30 percent of a person's ideal body weight.
Body weight more than 20% above a desirable standard do to excessive accumulation of fat.
A condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Linked to many health problems including heart disease, strokes and diabetes.
The condition of being significantly overweight. It's usually applied to a condition of 30% or more over ideal body weight. Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can increase the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
An abnormal accumulation of body fat frequently resulting in an impairment of health. Defined by the National Institute of Health as being more than 20% above ideal body weight (Approximately 20% for males and 30% for females). Approximately 34% of the adult population is overweight.
Obesity refers to bodyfat levels above 24 and 33 percent for men and women respectively. Nearly 40 million people in the United States are obese, suffering from type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, gall bladder disease, and cancer. No matter how much excess bodyfat you have; if you want to lose it permanently, a slow and steady loss is most favorable. Unless your particular health condition would benefit from more rapid weight loss, you should expect to lose no more than 2 pounds of fat a week. Our approach includes a combination of diet, exercise, and behavior modification. We help increase your activity level through appropriate exercise, modify your diet to suit your specific needs, and recommend fun activities that improve the quality of your life and the fulfillment of your ultimate goal.
is an excess of body fat that is 20 percent or more over a person's ideal weight, and a contributing risk factor for heart disease.
The condition of being significantly overweight and defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or greater, or approximately 30 pounds or more over ideal body weight.
excessive body weight. A person is obese when he or she is 20 percent over his or her ideal body weight.
Pathological condition characterized by an accumulation of fat much in excess of that needed for body function. It is caused by energy intake exceeding requirement at some stage in the pet's life.
A condition where there is excess body weight due to an abnormal accumulation of fat. Defined objectively as a BMI of 30 or more, obesity is associated with markedly increased health risks.
Sustained weight loss in the overweight is of benefit for all cardiovascular diseases. It is also instrumental in decreasing other risk factors such as raised blood pressure and high fats.
Having a high amount of body fat. A person is considered obese if he or she has is more than 30 pounds overweight or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2. Body Mass Index can be calculated using pounds and inches with this equation For example, a person who weighs 220 pounds and is 6 feet 3 inches (75 inches) tall has a BMI of 27.5. 220 lbs. x 703 = 27.5 (75 inches) x (75 inches)
20% or more above ideal body weight; the American Council on Exercise defines this as over 25% body fat for men and over 30% body fat for women
(oh-BEE-si-tee) Having a high amount of body fat. A person is considered obese if he or she has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
(obésité) According to World Health Organization and Health Canada guidelines, a person with a body mass index greater than or equal to 30.0 is obese. See also: overweight
A body mass index of 30 or greater (See Weight Management).
When people have 20 percent (or more) extra body fat for their age, height, sex, and bone structure. Fat works against the action of insulin. Extra body fat is thought to be a risk factor for diabetes.
A condition of being 30 percent or more in excess of one?s appropriate body weight.
a generalized accumulation of body fat.
overweight by 30 percent of the ideal body weight.
Obesity is when a person has an abnormally high amount of body fat.
condition characterised by the presence of excessive fat.
the chronic disease characterised by an excess of body fat.
Abnormal body weight, usually defined as more than 20 percent above average for age, height and bone structure.