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by Vinnisha Jones - Friday, 4 October 2024, 5:01 PM
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Overweight is a condition of excessive fat deposits, that presents a risk to one's health.

Obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can also impair health.

Underweight means low weight for a person's height, defined as body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5.

It can also be weight that is 15 to 20% below the typical weight for a person's age.

Society's opinion differs in a major way from the clinical definition. In today's society, there are countless of individuals who

no longer view having weight on you ad being obese, especially if it's in a lot of their places

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Hi Vinnisha,

Thank you for your insightful post! You’ve made some important distinctions between being overweight, obese, and underweight, highlighting how each relates to health. It’s true that societal perceptions of weight can often clash with clinical definitions.

In many cultures, a fuller figure may be celebrated while the medical community continues to emphasize health risks associated with obesity. It’s interesting to see how these attitudes can influence individual self-image and behavior around weight. It would be great to further explore how we can promote a balanced view of health that acknowledges both the medical realities and the diverse perspectives in society.

Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on this!

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