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Definition of obesity

Definition of obesity, literal, scientific, practical and diagnostic definitions.

What is definition of obesity

To answer the question " How to be anorexic ", we should know what is the exact definition of obesity:

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In fact, we can say  that obesity has 4 definitions :

1- The literal definition of obesity.

2- The scientific and medical definition of obesity.

3- The practical definition of obesity.

4- The diagnostic definition of obesity : Here, obesity is divided into : 1- mild obesity or overweight. 2- Frank obesity.

The literal definition of obesity : Excess Adiposity.

Obesity, or excess adiposity, is a disease defined as a human condition that impairs normal function and implies ill-health.

 The scientific definition of obesity : It is nearly the same as the literal definition of obesity. Obesity is defined scientifically and medically as the increase of the total body fat.

The practical definition of obesity : The practical definition of obesity was needed because of the difficulty of the direct measurement of the total body fat. Although it can be measured now by the medical specialists and doctors, but still it is expensive and little complicated.

Obesity is defined practically as the increase of the body weight.

The Diagnostic definition of obesity : This definition is the one used for the diagnostic and follow up purposes. It is based on the practical definition of obesity which defines obesity as the increase in the body weight.

Obesity is divided diagnostically into :

1- Mild obesity or overweight : This means the increase of BMI above 25.

2- Frank obesity : This means the increase of BMI above 30.

What is BMI : It is the "Body Mass Index". It is the individual's total weight relative to their height. It is a crude estimation of the individual's body fat. It is calculated by taking an individual's weight in kg and dividing it by his height in meters squared.