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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. obesity
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. diet-related diseases
  6. obesity
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. diet-related diseases
  6. obesity
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biological properties and phenomena
  3. body weight
  4. overweight
  5. obesity

Preferred term

obesity

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Increase in body weight as the result of an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. Often defined as a Body Mass Index greater than or equal to 30.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/762

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