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Obesity is defined by the CDC as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more in adults. The BMI range varies for children depending on where they are on the age-height growth curve. While obesity is statistically linked to
a variety of health problems, there is growing controversy about whether a causal relationship exists. Many other factors, such as lifestyle habits, socio-economic status, stress from anti-fat prejudice and discrimination, repeated weight loss attempts and weight cycling, may play a prominent role in the relationship between BMI and health. Obesity is sometimes mistaken for an eating disorder. However, having a BMI of 30 or more does not convey information about a person's eating behaviors or mental health. Keywords: define Obesity, definition Obesity, definition of Obesity, meaning Obesity, dictionary Obesity, what is Obesity If you came to the F.E.A.S.T. Eating Disorders Glossary from a page on the F.E.A.S.T site, click the "go back" button in your internet browser to return to that page; if not, we welcome you to visit the FEAST home page for a wealth of information on evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, support for parents and families, the latest eatings disorders research, a forum for parents and caregivers, useful books, etc. |
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