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yes that is morbidly obese, in UK anyway, but where you are it might be different.
in UK:
below 18-underweight
18-25 is average/healthy weight
25-30 is overweight
30+ is obese
35 0r 40+ is morbidly obese
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What defines an overweight person?
For adults, you are considered overweight if your BMI (body mass index) is between 25 and 29.9. If your BMI is 30 or higher, you are considered obese.
A body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9 in an adult indicates?
A BMI of 25 or under is usually considered to be a healthy weight; 25 to 30 is considered overweight; and a BMI over 30 indicates obesity.
How fat can you be until you are considered overweight?
You height and body structure determine how fat you can be to be considered overweight. Your BMI, or body mass index at a healthy weight should be from 18.5 to 24.9. You are overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
Is 160 overweight for a 5'5 13 year old girl who is not muscular?
Yes, it is very slightly overweight. This girl would have a 26.6 BMI. A BMI between 25-29.9 is considered overweight.
A women with a waist measurement of 30 inches and a BMI of 21 is considered?
overweight
Is 103.2 pounds considered overweight?
Depends on your height. Look up your BMI
What is the average weight of a 4' 11 13-year-old girl and is 122 pounds overweight?
That is considered a bmi of 24.6 which is considered overweight for your age.
Am i overweight I'm 14 5'3 and 128 pounds Is that considered overweight?
No, with a body mass index, or BMI, of 22.7, that is considered "normal weight" range.
How much do you have to weight if your over weight?
You are considered overweight if your BMI is between 25 and 29.9.
How do you tell if you are overweight or not?
The best indicator to determining if your are overweight or not is to calculate your BMI. BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure of your total body fat calculated using the height and weight for adult men and women. This is what the medical community and insurance companies use to determine levels of individuals weight. Once you calculate your BMI, the resulting number puts you in one of the following categories: BMI < 18.5 you are considered underweight BMI = 18.5 - 24.9 considered normal weight BMI = 25 -29.9 considered overweight BMI of 30 or greater, you are considered obese You can easily find a BMI calcuator through an internet search, and there is also one available here on Answers.com under Diet and Weight Loss.
Is a bmi of 25 to 30 percent healthy?
A BMI of 25-30 would be considered to be in the overweight range, and therefore would carry a higher health risk. Some people can still have a BMI in the overweight range and be perfectly healthy, though. It depends on your build and the amount of muscle mass you have. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned!
When are you considered morbidly obese?
Twenty to forty percent over ideal weight is considered mildly obese; 40-100% over ideal weight is considered moderately obese; and 100% over ideal weight is considered severely, or morbidly, obese.
