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In technical language it isn't. In common language, obese persons are overweight but not all overweight persons are obese. Is is a matter of degree. For further information, see the page link, further down this page, listed under "Related Questions."

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What means the same as fat?

Obese, overweight, chubby.


How obese are Australians?

70% of Aussie males are obese or overweight and 60% of Aussie females are obese or overweight. That makes 43% of Australians obese or overweight.


How fat are people in America?

A lot of people are morbidly obese, others are just obese or overweight.


Why are fat people called obese?

obese is a degree of being fat or overweight


What is the difference between overweight and obesity?

They are weight classifications based on the BMI: (for an adult) >50 = "super obese" obese class 3 40-50 = "morbidly obese" obese class 2 35-40 = "severely obese" obese class 1 30-35 = "obese" 25-30 = "overweight" 18.5-25 = "normal weight" <18.5 = "underweight"


Is a 22 stone 14-year-old overweight?

You may be obese or you may be overweight. It depends on your height and body composition. But most likely obese.


Is a 5' 7 135 pound 12-year-old overweight or even obese?

No, your weight is in keeping with your height. You are neither overweight nor obese.


Which is better over weight or obese?

Overweight


How many overweight people were there in 1950?

33% of people were overweight, 9.7 were obese in 1950.


B.M.I range weight that is overweight?

A BMI that is 25-29.9 is overweight and 30+ is obese


How do you tell if someone is officially fat?

There is no such thing as 'officially fat'. The Body Mass Index is a useful indicator of whether someone is overweight or obese.


Is it illegal to be fat?

No, it is not illegal to be fat, overweight, or obese.