Definition of Obesity
The definition of obesity is having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30. [1]
Obesity was once defined as being 30 pounds over your ideal weight, but the CDC changed it several years ago.
Obesity is also defined as having a very high amount of body fat in
relation to lean body mass. [1] This is the real definition in my
opinion.
Obesity is different for every person. BMI is simply a ratio of height and weight. The true test is if you are happy when you look in the mirror or step on a scale.
If you have Dunlop disease, (when your belly done lops over your belt) you are obese. If you can't see your toes, you're obese. All joking aside, you know whether you're happy with your weight or not.
Definition of Obesity - Morbid Obesity
Morbid Obesity is not defined as a certain BMI. It is the point
where obesity begins affecting your health. I was morbidly obese.
I noticed a decline in my health and energy. It was my decline in
health that inspired me to find the causes
of obesity and cure myself.
Learn more about Morbid Obesity here.
Definition of Obesity - Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI): a measure of an adult’s weight in relation
to his or her height, specifically the adult’s weight in kilograms
divided by the square of his or her height in meters. [1]Learn more about BMI and use our
BMI calculator.
Definition of Obesity - Exogenous Obesity
Exogenous obesity is obesity caused by overeating. This sounds so simple, but there is more to it than simply pushing your plate away.
There are many reasons for overeating. Emotional factors, food
addiction, and additives in our food all team up to cause exogenous
obesity.
Learn more about what causes abdominal obesity here
Definition of Obesity - American Obesity
Obesity is basically an American problem. Some western countries are not far behind though. The more we eat in restaurants, the fatter we get. The less fat we eat, the fatter we get.
Other countries who have adopted American nutritional standards are
getting fat right along with us. Countries who reject our nutritional
guidelines, like France, remain thin and healthy.
Definition of Obesity - Genetics and Obesity
Do genetics play a role in obesity? I used to think I was genetically
predisposed to be obese, but I learned it was my diet that was making
me fat. Learn more about genetics and obesity here.
Research on Obesity
Our tax dollars have been spent on many research studies of obesity. The latest research on obesity proves that Americans are obese and that obesity is hard to cure.Research always concludes that we should exercise more and eat less
fat. This is blame shifting though. Most research on obesity is
conducted by drug companies who are looking to patent new fat loss drugs.
Learn more about obesity research here.
Signs of Obesity
The greatest sign of obesity is not being able to see your shoes while you're wearing them. I joke, but I've been there. The bottom line is, you know if you're obese or not.
There are several physical symptoms of obesity including high blood pressure, migraine headaches, and heart palpitations.
Learn more about the signs of obesity here.
Conclusion
I hope you learned what you need to know about obesity. There really isn't that much to learn about the definitions. You know whether you need to lose weight or not. It really doesn't matter if you are technically obese or not.
American obesity is at epidemic proportions and getting worse every
day. I sincerely hope that you conquer it. Your life depends on it.
