What Is Meant By Obesity?

Obesity in scientific terms is a condition when the percentage of fat in the body is higher as compared to muscle taking in to consideration one's height, gender and age; the BMI (Body Mass Index) of an obese person is above 30 while that of an overweight but not obese person is between 25 and 29.5; the BMI of a person is calculated by dividing one's weight (in kg) by one's height (in meters).

If one weighs more than 20% of the ideal body weight prescribed for one's height then one can be potentially obese though there are several other determining factors. Each person is a unique individual and the ideal weight for each person is different taking in to consideration one's activity level, the climate and race among others.

Also a better indicator of whether one is obese or overweight is in relation to one's feeling of well being based on one's medical history and if a person has been overweight or underweight since childhood but has not had any health problems then one should not be overly perturbed regarding one' weight.

Some athletes for example could be considered as overweight if the general overweight and obesity rules are applied to them but their weight is more muscle based and hence is considered to be healthy. A lifestyle comprising of a balanced diet, moderate activity and relaxation techniques is one that contributes to overall good health which is reflected in one's weight.

Obesity is a medical condition, some times you can't fix it because they might have another medical condition that effects it but some people are luky and they can.