Facts

FACTS OF OBESITY(http://www.healthline.com)

Definition - When being obese meants that one has asignificant amount of more body fat than muscle mass.

- Adults with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of greater than 30 are labeled obese.

- Anyone that has a BMI of over 40 or is a 100pounds overweight is considered Morbidly Obese.

BodyMass Index (BMI) - This is based on ones height and weight.

- Doctors use their patients BMI to determinewhether he/she is healthy or overweight.

Causes:

- Childeren who are overweight have doubledover the past 20 years.
- Gaining weight or becoming obese is a resultof consuming more calories than one can burn.