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Being more than 20% overweight (fat) or more is considered obese.
Obesity can be genetic or it can caused by not eating healthy, eating plenty of junk food, no exercise and laziness.
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How many pounds is considered obese?
300 - is considered obese. But lets not get there! You can do it!!
Are sumo wrestlers obese?
Many are going to be considered obese by medical definition. There are those that are not.
What percentage of adult Americans are considered obese?
Roughly 30% of Americans are now obese.
What is a BMI of 29?
a bmi of 30 or greater is considered obese
What kinds of obesity are there?
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.
How many children in the US are obese?
Approximately 18.5% of children in the US are considered obese.
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.
Is it obese when a 12 year old has the BMI of 96.7?
Yes, if your BMI is over 30 it is considered obese.
What is considered obese and how do I lose weight after becoming obese?
When one's body fat becomes 20 percent higher than normal they are considered obese. If one's body mass index is over 30 they are considered obese. Sometimes diet and exercise works but after those avenues have been explored with no avail, bariatric surgery can become an option.
What percentage of Canada's population is obese?
Approximately 26% of Canada's population is considered obese.
Do you have to be overweight to be considered obesed mentally?
no you can be obese mentally
Is 220 pounds considered obese for a woman 5 foot 7 inches?
These measurements give a BMI of almost 35. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
