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Obesity is defined as a body mass index of ≥30 kg/m² (≥27 kg/m² for those of Asian descent).
Practitioners should use these BMI thresholds for diagnosing obesity.
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A body mass index of ≥30 (>27 in those of Asian descent) kilograms per square meter constitutes definition of obesity.
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The claim is based on established definitions recognized by WHO.
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Non-dieting Approaches To Treatment Of Obesity
Ekta Tirthani et al. · 2021
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