Which term describes having more than 20-30% of body fat?

Which term describes having more than 20-30% of body fat?

• A. Obese
• B. Overfat
• C. Overweight
• D. Underweight

Answer: (A)

When body fat is well above the healthy range, we describe the person as obese. A fat percentage of 20–30% or higher is regarded as excessive in many educational settings, signaling increased health risks. The term obesity specifically refers to having a high proportion of body fat, not just being heavy overall. So, describing this level of fat as obese fits the idea of carrying too much fat and the associated health concerns. The other terms describe weight in different ways: underweight means too little fat, overweight and overfat describe excess weight or fat but don’t imply severity to the same degree, and don’t capture the health-risk level that obesity conveys.

When body fat is well above the healthy range, we describe the person as obese. A fat percentage of 20–30% or higher is regarded as excessive in many educational settings, signaling increased health risks. The term obesity specifically refers to having a high proportion of body fat, not just being heavy overall. So, describing this level of fat as obese fits the idea of carrying too much fat and the associated health concerns. The other terms describe weight in different ways: underweight means too little fat, overweight and overfat describe excess weight or fat but don’t imply severity to the same degree, and don’t capture the health-risk level that obesity conveys.