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How many pounds is considered obese A doctor informed me that 15 too much overweight. I have been told wrong. What the correct answer?
In the United States, obesity is defined as having a BMI of more than 30. However, some experts believe that a BMI of 25 or higher is overweight and increases your risk for obesity-related health problems such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of adults in the United States are obese. Obesity is a serious public health problem that is linked to a number of health problems.
So, the correct answer is that there is no specific number of pounds that is considered obese, but rather it depends on a person's BMI. A person with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.