Obesity is a medical condition characterized by excess body fat that can have negative effects on health. It is considered a chronic and complex disorder resulting from the interaction of genetic, metabolic, environmental, cultural, and psychological factors. Obesity is commonly measured using the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. It is generally classified as:

• BMI of 25 to 29.9:

  Overweight

• BMI of 30 to 34.9:

  Class I Obesity (Mild)

• BMI of 35 to 39.9:

  Class II Obesity (Moderate)

• BMI of 40 or more:

  Class III Obesity (Severe or Morbid)