Definitions of "Obese" and "Overweight"

Someone who is overweight has a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9.

Someone who is obese has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.

To find your body mass index, enter your height and weight into the BMI calculator:

• For adults: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm
• For children and teens: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx