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- Dictionaryweight/weɪt/
noun
- 1. a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing: "he was at least fifteen stone in weight" Similar
- 2. a piece of metal known to weigh a definite amount and used on scales to determine how heavy an object or quantity of a substance is: "the herbalist spooned the powder on to scales with tiny brass weights"
verb
- 1. hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it: "a mug half filled with coffee weighted down a stack of papers"
- 2. attribute importance or value to: "speaking, reading, and writing should be weighted equally in the assessment"
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5 days ago · People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m 2; the range 25–30 kg/m 2 is defined as overweight.
Jun 23, 2024 · The BMI is defined as weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres: weight/height 2 = BMI. This number, which is central to determining whether an individual is clinically defined as obese, parallels fatness but is not a direct measure of body fat.
4 days ago · Obesity was traditionally defined as an increase in body weight that was greater than 20 percent of an individual’s ideal body weight—the weight associated with the lowest risk of death, as determined by certain factors, such as age, height, and gender.
Jun 22, 2024 · Body composition measures your overall health and fitness level in terms of your body fat percentage. It measures the difference between how much of your weight comes from fat and how much from muscle, unlike your bathroom scale which measures weight only.
Jun 24, 2024 · It refers to the percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. It can give your doctor a better idea of your physical health and fitness than your body weight alone. Your...
Jun 13, 2024 · Body weight reflects the chronic balance between energy intake and energy expenditure. The pathophysiology of weight loss and gain is complex with genetic, physiological, and environmental factors contributing to a person’s ability to maintain, lose or gain weight.
Jun 12, 2024 · Obesity is a big health issue caused by too much body fat, which leads to lifelong risks. An even more serious form is called morbid obesity. In 2019, about 40% of Americans were obese, and 18% had morbid obesity. To assess and categorize these risks, health professionals use BMI (Body Mass Index) as a key indicator.
Jun 21, 2024 · Five common psychological blocks stand in your way when trying to lose weight. Learn what they are and how to overcome the psychology of weight loss.
Jun 12, 2024 · Weight stigma is defined as a pattern of bias and discrimination experienced by people diagnosed with obesity or overweight. This bias can be expressed at home, or in your workplace or school. It can affect the quality of healthcare when providers engage in practices of weight stigma.
Jun 15, 2024 · /ˌbɑdi weɪt/ /ˈbɒdi weɪt/ IPA guide. Other forms: body weights. Definitions of body weight. noun. the weight of a person's body. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Body weight." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/body weight. Accessed 01 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles.
