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Obese

/oʊˈbis/
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(adj) Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m².

Many Americans are obese.
Woe to those who are obese in a society where slimness is the norm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can lead to becoming ____, which increases health risks.

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