Obese or Overweight? How to Know the Difference

Overweight and obesity are both ways of describing body weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for a certain height. Both labels also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the chances of developing certain diseases and other health problems like strokes, heart attacks, breathing problems and a host of others. Definitions for Adults For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. A. An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. B. An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. The table

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