The Classification Of Obesity

Obesity is a condition in which the individual weights much more than their ideal weight. It should be addressed inadequate time, otherwise, obesity attracts several other health complications. So know here the classification of obesity and find out whether you obese or not.

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1. THE CLASSIFICATION OF

3. Obesity is a condition in which the
individual weights much more than
they ideally should with respect to
their age, gender, and height. It
should be addressed in adequate
time, otherwise, obesity attracts
several other health regarding
complications such as sleep
apnea, osteoarthritis, respiratory
problems etc.

6. The Body Mass Index, or simply
the BMI is the most widely
accepted parameter of ideal body
weight. It is estimated by dividing
the body weight (in kg) by the
square of its height (in meters).  

8. It is considered as underweight for BMI < 18.5
It is considered as the Normal weight for BMI ranging between 18.5 to 24.9
It is considered as overweight for BMI ranging between 25 and 29.9
It is considered as class I obese for BMI ranging between 30 and 34.9
It is considered as class II obese for BMI ranging between 35 and 39.9
It is considered as class III obese for BMI > 40.0

11. Being overweight can be fixed with a significant
amount of dedication for diet change and
exercise. However, in case of morbid obesity, it
does very little to help it.

12. Thankfully the weight loss surgery
can resolve the obesity along with
many of its associated illness.

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