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Myths and Facts About Obesity There are a number of myths about obesity and weight loss. These myths influence how people with obesity and excess weight feel about themselves, and what they believe is possible in terms of weight loss and improved health. Myth #1: It is my fault that…

Non Operative Obesity Management The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and stay at a healthy weight. This improves your overall health and lowers your risk of developing complications related to obesity. You may need to work with a team of health professionals — including a dietitian, bariatric counselor or a…

Alternative Measures to BMI Why is alternative measures to BMI required? The fact that BMI uses your weight as its primary measuring tool means it is inaccurate. The density of your bone structure alone will throw off BMI calculations so a big-boned individual could wrongly be told that they are…

Body Mass Index (BMI) Body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of body size. It combines a person’s weight with their height. The results of a BMI measurement can give an idea about whether a person has the correct weight for their height. To determine your body mass index,…

Diagnosis of Obesity To diagnose obesity, your doctor will typically perform a physical exam and recommend some tests. These exams and tests generally include: Taking your health history. Your doctor may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts, physical activity and exercise habits, eating patterns and appetite control, what other conditions you’ve had,…

Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age and height. Childhood obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra weight often starts children on the…

UNDERSTANDING SEVERE (MORBID) OBESITY Morbid obesity is characterized by an individual weighing more than 40 kilograms (100 pounds) over their ideal body weight, or having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. Throughout this site, the term “morbidly obese” is used to define an individual weighing more than…

Know about Obesity Obesity is defined as a disease in which fat has accumulated to the extent that health is impaired. WHO defines Overweight & obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity occurs when an individual’s body weight is in excess of the…