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The 1998 overweight and obesity clinical guidelines defined overweight as a BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as a BMI of ≥30 kg/m2.
Practitioners should use these definitions for assessing and managing weight status.
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The 1998 overweight and obesity clinical guidelines defined overweight as a BMI of 25–29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as a BMI of ≥30 kg/m2.
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The definition is sourced from established clinical guidelines.
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Medications for the Management of Obesity
Nicholas R. Giruzzi · American Diabetes Association eBooks · 2025
DOI 10.2337/9781580408462-ch29
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