In adults, obesity is defined as having a ____.
A) weight of over 300 pounds
B) BMI of 30 or more
C) weight of over 250 pounds
D) BMI of 20 or more

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Obesity in adults is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight.

In Adults, Obesity Is Defined as Having a ____