For Overweight we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Active Living, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diet, Dieting, Horse Racing, Nutrition and Weight Loss.

Overweight (Active Living)

Defined as those with a BMI of 25 to 29.9.

Overweight (Cancer)

Being too heavy for one’s height. Excess body weight can come from fat, muscle, bone, and/or water retention. Being overweight does not always mean being obese.

Overweight (Cholesterol)

The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way of saying imprecisely that someone is heavy. The other sense of "overweight" is more precise and designates a state between normal weight and obesity .
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Overweight (Diet)

See BMI.

Overweight (Dieting)

The condition of weighing more than is normal or healthy for one's age or build. This is usually indicated as having a Body Mass Index higher than 25 but lower than 30.

Overweight (Horse Racing)

The number of pounds a horse carries in excess of the official designated weight due to the jockey's weight

Overweight (Nutrition)

An excess of body weight that includes fat, bone and muscle.

Overweight (Weight Loss)

Defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25 and less than 30

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