excessive body weight A person is obese when he or she is 20 percent over his or her ideal body weight
An excessive accumulation of body fat, believed to contribute to a variety of health disorders, including cardiovascular disease
Having a high amount of body fat A person is considered obese if he or she has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater
The condition of being significantly overweight It is usually applied to a condition of 30 percent or more over ideal body weight Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can increase the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes
The state of being well above ones normal weight A person has traditionally been considered to be obese if they are more than 20 percent over their ideal weight That ideal weight must take into account the persons height, age, sex, and build
The condition of having excess fat is referred to as obesity According to the definition by the WHO (World Health Organisation), a person is considered obese if his/her BMI is greater than 25 (for Asians even lower)
when someone is very fat in a way that is unhealthy. Excessive body fat. It is usually caused by sedentary habits and a diet high in fat, alcohol, or total calories. Calories consumed but not used are stored as fat. Rare causes include glandular defects and excess steroids (see Cushing syndrome). Obesity raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes mellitus. Treatment, by reducing calorie intake and increasing exercise, is best undertaken with a doctor's advice