What’s the difference between overweight and obese, and how is it defined in Europe?

Overweight vs obese explained: body mass index (BMI) thresholds, waist circumference, cardiometabolic risk, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify how doctors classify overweight and obesity under EU and WHO medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• BMI definition (weight in kg divided by height in metres squared)

• Overweight classification: BMI 25–29.9

• Obesity classification: BMI ≥30 (Class I, II, III)

• Why waist circumference helps assess visceral fat risk

• Associated health risks: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea

• The difference between weight category and overall health status

• When blood tests (HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function) are recommended ...