Overweight is a large problem today. People describe excess body weight by the terms overweight and obese. Clearly there is a difference of these words. Overweight is having a weight higher than the normal weight according to one s height. It usually means that a person is very lean and has high muscle content.
Obesity is when one has excess body fat.
A person can be at a low weight and obese at the same time if they have more fat than muscle. One can have his or her body fat measured by a dietitian or exercise physiologist. Weight management is obtained by continuous physical activity and eating healthy foods. Diet is an extremely important part of achieving wellness. Many people like to follow the food pyramid.