obese
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For the study, Varady recruited adults with Type 1 diabetes who were also classified as obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's body mass index.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Novo announced successful results from a Phase 3 study of its injectable GLP1 drug Wegovy in obese children aged six to 12.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
A meta-analysis published in 2017, which looked at research across seven countries, suggested that an obese child was 54% more likely to be absent from school compared to a child with a healthy weight.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
She admits it might "seem weird" if obese children are given more food than other children.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Her avocado skin had a ridged texture like corduroy, her graying hair was shaggy and matted, and her build bordered on obese.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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