obesity
Morbid excess body weight regardless of cause can be defined statistically
using body mass index (weight divided by height squared), mean weight for a given
height or length, ponderal index (weight divided by height or length cubed),
triceps skin fold thickness or weight for a given height or length.
Also: adiposity, avoirdupois, corpulence, fat, obese, overweight
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Laurie O'Brien, Ryan C. Benson, Staci Lawrence, and Elizabeth Sampson 2008
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Precious Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique 2009
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