Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of _____.

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Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or above. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, while a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal weight. Any BMI value above 30 is considered obese. Option A and B are incorrect because they indicate the ranges for overweight, not obesity. Option D provides a specific range, but it does not encompass the entire range for obesity, which can vary.

Obesity Is Defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of _____