what does morbidly obese mean
A morbidly obese person is someone who is very overweight to the point that it can often cause a shorter lifespan and health problems. According to the BMI scale: Underweight: < 18.5. Ideal: 18.5-24.9. Overweight: 25-29.9. Obese: 30-39.9. Morbidly obese: 40-49.9. Super morbidly obese: 50+.