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   overweight

   adjective

   • 1. above a weight considered normal or desirable: "she was a stone overweight"
   • ▪ above an allowed weight: "an overweight lorry"
   • 2. having more investment in a particular area than is normal or desirable: "two of the top three overweight sectors in the US market"

   noun

   • 1. excessive or extra weight: "surgical procedures for overweight"

   verb

   • 1. put too much weight on; overload: "try not to overweight the boxes"
   • ▪ invest in (a market sector, industry, etc.) to a greater than normal degree: "we have overweighted the banking sector"

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2. www.who.int › fact-sheets › detailObesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Key facts. In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults (18 years and older) were overweight. Of these, 890 million were living with obesity.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OverweightOverweight - Wikipedia

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   Being overweight is having more body fat than is optimally healthy. Being overweight is especially common where food supplies are plentiful and lifestyles are sedentary. As of 2003, excess weight reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults being either overweight or obese.

4. www.who.int › health-topics › obesityObesity - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese.

5. www.niddk.nih.gov › health-information › weight-managementDefinition & Facts for Adult Overweight & Obesity - NIDDK

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   Overweight and obesity are defined by body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measurement that uses your weight and height to estimate overweight and obesity. The table below shows BMI ranges for overweight and obesity in adults ages 20 and older. BMI of adults ages 20 and older

6. www.verywellhealth.com › the-difference-between-overweightThe Meaning of Overweight vs. Obesity - Verywell Health

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   Mar 17, 2024 · What Is Overweight? Overweight is defined as being too heavy for one's height. The term is used both as a noun (people with overweight), and as an adjective (people who are overweight), though the latter is considered stigmatizing.

7. www.healthline.com › health › difference-between-overweightDifference Between Overweight and Obese: Health Implications

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   May 18, 2023 · The difference between overweight and obesity is determined by BMI: a BMI of 25 to less than 30 indicates overweight, and a BMI of 30 or higher indicates obesity.

8. www.healthline.com › health › obesityObesity: Definition, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - Healthline

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   May 15, 2023 · Obesity is defined by excess body fat (adipose tissue) that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that takes a person’s weight and height into account to measure...