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1. Defining Adult Overweight & Obesity | Overweight & Obesity | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/adult-defining.html
Description: WebJun 3, 2022 · Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories: Class 1: BMI of 30 to < 35. Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40. Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher. Class 3 obesity is sometimes categorized as “severe” obesity. Note: For individuals, BMI is screening tool, but it does not diagnose body fatness or health.
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2. Obesity: Causes, Types, Prevention & Definition - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11209-weight-control-and-obesity
Description: WebThere are three general classes of obesity that healthcare providers use to evaluate what treatments may work best for each person. They include: Class I obesity: BMI 30 to <35 kg/m ². Class II obesity: BMI 35 to <40 kg/m ². Class III obesity: BMI 40+ kg/m ².
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3. Obesity Classes 1 Through 3: Each Category Explained
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/obesity-classes-8547844
Description: WebFeb 21, 2024 · Obesity is further divided into the following three classes: Class 1: BMI of 30 to 34.9. Class 2: BMI of 35 to 39.9. Class 3: BMI of 40 or more. Some clinicians and researchers further divide Class 3 into two more categories: Super obesity: BMI of 50 to 59. Super-super obesity: BMI of 60 or more.
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4. Definitions, Classification, and Epidemiology of Obesity
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279167/
Description: WebMay 4, 2023 · Within the United States, prevalence rates for generalized obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m 2 ), extreme obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m 2 ), and central obesity continue to rise in children and adults with peak obesity rates occurring in the 5 th -6 th decades.
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5. Class III Obesity (Formerly Known as Morbid Obesity) - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21989-class-iii-obesity-formerly-known-as-morbid-obesity
Description: WebClass III obesity, formerly known as morbid obesity, is a complex chronic condition that can lead to several serious health issues. There are many treatment options for class III obesity, including healthy lifestyle changes, behavioral and psychological therapy, medication and surgical procedures.
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6. Understanding the Three Different Classes of Obesity - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/obesity/obesity-vs-morbid-obesity
Description: WebFeb 5, 2024 · However, there are actually three different classes of obesity, and they’re organized according to severity. Obesity is a chronic medical condition that’s characterized by having excess body...
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7. Obesity Classes: Definition and Ranges, Health, and Outlook
Link: https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/weight-control-and-obesity/obesity-classes
Description: WebDec 13, 2023 · Class 1: A BMI of 30–34.9 is considered obesity class 1. Class 2: A BMI of 35–39.9 is considered obesity class 2. Class 3: A BMI of 40 or higher is considered obesity class 3, also referred to as severe obesity. Typically, a BMI of 18.5–24.9 in adults may be considered moderate or healthy.
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8. Classification of obesity - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_obesity
Description: WebObesity classification is a ranking of obesity, the medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it has an adverse effect on health. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies obesity by body mass index (BMI).
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9. Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
Description: WebMar 1, 2024 · Español. Key facts. In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults (18 years and older) were overweight. Of these, 890 million were living with obesity.
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10. Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/symptoms-causes/syc-20375742
Description: WebJul 22, 2023 · There are many reasons why some people have trouble losing weight. Often, obesity results from inherited, physiological and environmental factors, combined with diet, physical activity and exercise choices. The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent the health problems associated with obesity.
