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What do the terms overweight or obese signify?

April 26, 2017obese overweight terms

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What do the terms overweight or obese signify?

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The terms overweight or obese are used to describe excess body weight. Overweight typically refers to weight 10% above the expected body weight for height and build. Obese refers to being 20% over the target. The greater the excess, the more significant the health risk.