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How do I know if I am overweight and what is the difference between being over weight and obese?

April 26, 2017difference obese overweight weight

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How do I know if I am overweight and what is the difference between being over weight and obese?

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Obesity is measured with a body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It relates your weight to your height. If your BMI is over 25, but below 30, you are ‘overweight’. If it is 30 or above, you are ‘obese’.