EBK HEALTH
EBK HEALTH
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134814506
Author: Donatelle
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 11, Problem 1PQ
Summary Introduction

To identify: The false statements associated with overweight or obesity

Introduction:

Obesity is a weight of the body, which is more than 20% above suggested levels or BMI (body mass index). BMI is a description of weight of the body relative to height of the body.

Overweight is a body weight, which is greater than 10% above healthy levels (BMI between 25 and 29). Overweight is considered as a weight above desirable or normal.

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