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This article is about the medical term. For the stock market term, see overweight (stock market). The term overweight is generally used to indicate that a human (or other mammal) has more body fat than is typical or required for the normal functioning of the body. Being overweight is a fairly common condition for many people, especially in the United States and other developed nations where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles often do not involve a lot of exercise. Recent studies ...
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... One of the most common topics patients address with their physicians is weight loss. One-third of Americans today are overweight. Exceeding an ideal body weight is caused by genetic, socioeconomic and...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Causes ... Obesity involves having an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Doctors define obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher and overweight as having a BMI of 25 or higher. Weight is la...
Source: MayoClinic
Risk factors ... Factors that increase your risk of being obese include: Diet. Regular consumption of high-calorie foods, such as fast foods, contributes to weight gain. High-fat foods are dense in calories. Loading u...
Source: MayoClinic
When to seek medical advice ... How do you know whether you need to lose weight for medical reasons? These evaluations can help provide the answer: Body mass index (BMI). The BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate ...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor can help you determine whether you need to lose weight and, if so, how much. In addition to evaluating your BMI and waist circumference, your doctor can review your medical history, which ...
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