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To be obese you need to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 30. BMI is calculated using the formula:
BMI = weight (in Kg) / height2 (in meters)
* Any BMI > 40 is severe obesity * A BMI of 40.0-49.9 is morbid obesity * A BMI of >50 is super obese Excessive body weight is associated with various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes mellitus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. As a result, obesity has been found to reduce life expectanc
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At 12 what weight is obese?
It really depends on your height. I was clinically obese at 65 pounds and I was 5'5''.
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What is the meaning of being clinically obese?
The usual definition is a body mass index of greater than 30. BMI = the height in meters squared divided by the weight in kilograms.
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Can you be slim but overweight at the same time?
Yes if you go according to the government backed BMI reading. Many bodybuilders will have body fat levels much lower than normal people, yet according to their BMI they are clinically obese.
How do you use clinically in a sentences?
The medicine was clinically proven and tested.
