Definition of «overweight patients»

"Overweight patients" refers to individuals who weigh more than what is considered healthy or normal for their height and body type.

A 1965 study reported significant fat loss in overweight patients who followed a fat fast. (healthline.com)
It was the name of a heavy - duty bed designed for overweight patients. (health.com)
The medical profession's advice to overweight patients used to be straightforward: Eat less, exercise more. (discovermagazine.com)
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