Overweight and Obesity in Adults
Obesity is a condition with an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. Body Mass Index or BMI is a rough guide to ascertain whether a person is obese or not. BMI is the ratio of a person’s weight (in kilograms) to the square of his or her height (in meters). A person with BMI of 30 or above is considered as obese whereas one with a BMI between 25 to 30 is considered to be overweight