What is Obesity?

Obesity results from the excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increase in 20 percent or more above your “ideal body weight” (IBW) or healthy weight is the point at which excess weight becomes a health risk. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a practical but not a strict measure of overweight and obesity. It is calculated as WEIGHT (kg) divided by HEIGHT (m) squared or WEIGHT (lbs) divided by HEIGHT (inches)  squared x 703, The IBW is BMI 18.5-25 kg / m2.