They used a system of measurement called the Body Mass Index to define words like obese and overweight.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

It found that overweight people between the ages of twenty and fifty-five may have a higher risk.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

Overweight people have a higher risk of osteoarthritis.

VOA: special.2010.05.19

"Once a woman became overweight or obese, there was no relation between physical activity and weight change among these women."

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

A few years ago, OhioHealth,a hospital chain, decided to help its overweight employees slim down and lead a healthier life style.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16