Obesity is usually determined by your body mass index or BMI. Adults with a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 are considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or above indicates obesity, and a BMI exceeding 40 indicates severe obesity. The health issues compound as the BMI rises. So do the psychological and social problems. If your BMI is above 35 you may qualify for weight loss surgery.
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