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Obesity is when a person is too heavy for his or her height.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Obesity is a complex disease that occurs when an individual’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity affects children as well as adults. Many factors can contribute to excess weight gain including eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese.

Detailed explanation-3: -Doctors usually define “overweight” as a condition in which a person’s weight is 10%-20% higher than “normal, ‘’ as defined by a standard height/weight chart. Obesity is usually defined as a condition in which a person’s weight is 20% or more above normal weight.

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