According to the World Health Organisation overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A measure of obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI). This is calculated using a person’s weight and height.
A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese. A person with a BMI equal to or more than 25 is considered overweight.
The...
According to the World Health Organisation overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A measure of obesity is the Body Mass Index (BMI). This is calculated using a person’s weight and height.
A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese. A person with a BMI equal to or more than 25 is considered overweight.
The...