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obesity: prevention and treatment  

Definition

  • Obesity is a condition characterized by elevated fat mass. It is typically estimated by the body mass index (BMI; kg/m2), which is highly correlated with measures of body fat. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Obesity: Prevention and Treatment]

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