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Definition
Obesity Definition
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement which compares weight and height, defines people as overweight (pre-obese) when their BMI is between 25 kg/m2 and 30 kg/m2, and obese when it is greater than 30 kg/m2. Obesity is one of the biggest problems that human race is facing. It is a main problem here in the US and the West in regions generally.
| BMI | Weight status |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 — 24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0 — 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and higher | Obese |
Latest Obesity News
U.S. Obesity Drops, Majority Still at Unhealthy Weight
The obesity rate in the United States declined slightly in 2011, a contrast to rising levels found in 2009 and throughout most of 2010, according to a new Gallup poll. more
10 09, 2011
Orexigen Announces New Trial for Contrave
Orexigen, drug maker of Contrave, has announced a new trial for its obesity pill which it hopes to get to the market by 2014, pending regulatory approval.more
09 22, 2011
Racing to Battle Obesity: Three Drugs Up for FDA Approval
Three new weight-loss pills, Qnexa, Lorquess and Contrave are resubmitting their applications for approval recently, after the FDA took a strong approach to banning obesity pills earlier this January.more
09 16, 2011
Overprotective Parents May Impede Children's Ability to Play
New study finds that overprotective parents may prevent children from getting good exercisemore
09 07, 2011
By 2030 Half of U.S. Adults Could Be Obese
By 2030 an estimated 65 million more adults will be obese in the U.S. and the rise in medical cost could reach up to $66 billion a year.more
08 30, 2011
Women's Perception of Being "Fat" Most Influenced by Media
Media may be most influential for women harboring fat-stigma even though their family and close friends may not judge them "fat" more
08 21, 2011
Public Awareness of Childhood Obesity Works
Study finds increasing awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic may be contributing to overall reduction in body mass index (BMI).more
08 16, 2011
Obesity: Stress Increases Urge For Food
Researchers have found a mechanism by which stress increases food drive in rats. The discovery published online in The Journal Neuron, could provide important insight into why stress is thought to be one of the underlying contributors of obesity.more
08 15, 2011
More Americans Are Getting Bariatric Surgeries
Study shows as more Americans become obese number of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries significantly increased and inhospital mortality rate has dropped. more
08 09, 2011
Plate Size Can Help Lose Weight and Overeating
Eating healthy can be simple as changing the size of your plate. A new series of studies finds that simple environmental changes to portion size can increase healthy eating habits. more
08 07, 2011
