Am I Obese?
Obese is generally defined as a body mass index, which is a number calculated from a person's height and weight, of 30 or more. Morbid obesity, a chronic disease affecting approximately 9 million adults in the U.S., is defined as a BMI of 40 or above - 100 pounds or more overweight.Calculate Your BMI
According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and
Body Weight Standards published by American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:
