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What is considered obese for a 75 year old woman?

While a standard BMI of 30 or higher typically indicates obesity for adults, that metric becomes less reliable with age. For a 75-year-old woman, assessing what is considered obese is more complex, involving not just body mass index but also body composition changes like muscle loss and fat redistribution.

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