How Do You Know If Your at an Obese Weight?

Answer 1

Using the BMI (Body Mass Index) calculation, overweight is between 25 - 30, obese is 30 - 40 and extremely obese is 40 and up. This calculation is a height and weight comparison (BMI = weight in pounds X 705 / height in inches squared). Usingbody fat analysis is better and for a woman obesity starts about 33% body fat, for a man about 24%. There are numerous ways to calculate body fat.

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Answer 2

There are several factors involved:

1. Genetics

2. Behavior disorders

3. Dysfunctional family

4. Some medications

5. Slow metabolism

6. Addicted to food

7. Lack of exercise

Answer 3

Most people can tell if they are overweight by even a few pounds. However, many people would be shocked to find out they are at an obese weight. They consider obese people as 300 pounds or more and barely able to get around. But you're obese if your body fat is 30 percent for women and 25 percent for men. To get an idea if you're obese, figure your BMI by using one of the free calculators online. There are many health risks that increase with obesity, including Diabetes, hypertension, Heart disease and even some types of cancers.