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# weight problem

phrase (noun phrase, «a weight problem», plural «weight problems»)

«weight problem» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) being very overweight (obesity).
2. (less often) being dangerously underweight.

### In the lessons

A polite, kinder way to say someone is fat or obese, used in health talk, gossip and news in all English-speaking countries; it avoids hurtful words. Doctors may say «obesity».

### Examples

- (doctor) He has struggled with a weight problem for many years.
- (news) Many children have a weight problem because of sugary drinks.
- (gossip) She's always had a weight problem.
- (health class) Healthy food and exercise help prevent a weight problem.
- (chat) my dog has a weight problem lol, too many treats
- (science) The doctor measures height and weight to check for a weight problem.

### Note

Trap: polite, but still about someone's body — don't comment on people's weight. It can mean too light, not just too heavy. Plain word: «obese» (medical).