Definition:
The state of health in which an individual exhibits changes in the function, total amount and/or distribution of adipose tissue that may be a precursor to obesity.
Scope:
The state of health in individuals with altered function, total amount and/or distribution of adipose tissue before pathological signs emerge.
Context:
Overweight does not always reflect the dysregulation of adipose tissue in individuals and therefore is not a synonym for pre-obesity.
Bowman-Busato, J., Schreurs, L., Halford, J.C.G. et al. Providing a common language for obesity: the European Association for the Study of Obesity obesity taxonomy. Int J Obes (2024).