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Updated: November 25, 2007

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Definition: A condition of being more than 20 percent over your ideal weight, or having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
Pronunciation: oh-BEE-sitty
Also Known As: overweight; mildly, moderately, or morbidly obese
Examples: Obesity is an unhealthy accumulation of body fat and contributes to many causes of early death.

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