With nearly 70 million American women who are considered overweight, the implications of this new information is disturbing, to say the least.

Obesity is so common among America's children that 15 percent are considered overweight.

In 2009, the number of people who are considered obese and overweight has increased for the first time in 70 years.

Nearly 10 million children and adolescents in the United States ages 6-19 are considered overweight because the lack of physical education in schools.

Now over half of all Americans are considered overweight or obese because we can't stop pursuing these intangible rewards.

A person whose index is 25 or greater is considered overweight.

BMI of at least 25 but less than 30 is considered overweight.

The point at which an American would be considered overweight has been shifted downward, from a body mass index of 27 to one of 25.

Children above the 95th percentile are usually considered overweight.

However, he is not considered obese or overweight, it is an issue for parents to keep an eye on.