Obesity Flashcards
1
Q
What is obesity?
A
A condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health is impaired.
2
Q
Table classifying overweight and obesity (BMI (kg/m^2) table)
A
Healthy weight: 18.5-24.9 Overweight: 25-29.9 Obesity I: 30-34.9 Obesity II: 35-39.9 Obesity III: 40 or more