Moderately obese

What does "Moderately obese" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Moderately obese is a term used in medicine to describe a certain level of obesity. It refers to individuals who have a significant amount of excess weight, typically determined by their body mass index (BMI). This is a measure that takes into account a person's weight and height to determine if they are in a healthy weight range. Being moderately obese means that a person's BMI is higher than what is considered healthy, but not to an extreme degree.

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