Overweight

Overweight-refers to a person 10-20%in excess of ideal body weight. Obesity- is a condition of excess body weight,i.e., when a person is 20% or more above the ideal body weight. Overweight and obesity are therefore relative terms but not synonyms.

The ideal body weight depends on age, sex, height and body frame.

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