The nurse is teaching a client about obesity. The nurse states that obesity is defined as being ________% above ideal body weight.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

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In simple terms, obesity is the state of being more than 20% above the "ideal" weight. Ideal weight fluctuates, depending on the person's gender, height, and general build.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About Obesity