What is the key difference in defining "obese" and defining "overweight"?

A) An overweight person always carries weight as excess fat.
B) An obese person always carries weight as excess fat.
C) An obese person always carries weight as excess muscle.
D) The two terms mean the same thing.


Answer: B

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