Obese

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Obese

Obese (pronunciation: /oʊˈbis/) is a term used to describe a person who has a high degree of body fat. The term is often used in a medical context and is typically determined using the Body Mass Index (BMI).

Etymology

The term "obese" originates from the Latin word "obesus", which means "having eaten until fat". It was first used in English in the 17th century.

Definition

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health. It is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a BMI greater than or equal to 30.

Related Terms

  • Overweight: A pre-obesity state of being slightly above the normal weight for a given height.
  • Morbid obesity: A severe state of obesity, where the BMI is 40 or higher.
  • Body Mass Index: A measure used to determine whether a person has a healthy body weight for a given height.
  • Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

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