<s>[INST] What is the difference between being overweight and being obese? [/INST] The Asian guidelines for overweight or obesity are different from European and American guidelines as Indians have a higher fat percentage as compared to their European and American counterparts. Being overweight or obese can be calculated by either method of BMI calculation, Waist Circumference, or a more advanced method of Body Fat Percentage with the help of Body composition. BMI is calculated by kg/m2, where a person's weight in kilograms and m2 is their height in metres squared. A Normal BMI lies in the range 18-22.9kg/m2, BMI between the range 23-24.9kg/m2 is defined as Overweight, BMI >=25kg/m2 is defined as Obese and any BMI 32.5kg/m2 is defined as Morbidly Obese. A Waist Circumference >80cms in Females and >90cms in Males is an indication of Obesity. Similarly, any person with a Body Fat Percentage of >20% is defined as Obese and a person with a Body Fat Percentage of >30% is defined as Morbidly Obese. If a person falls under any of the above categories of BMI, Waist Circumference or Body Fat Percentage they are defined as overweight or obese. Source: LOC. Link: https://obesityasia.com/faqs/. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>