Author: Kevin Kariuki

Basics of obesityBasics of obesity

Obesity screening-BMI, waist circumference. Barrier to screening- stigma Abdominal adiposity not captured in BMI. Abdominal obesity increases risk of heart disease, diabetes, HTN, dyslipidemia and metabolic dysfunction. BMI; Underweight less than 18.5 Normal weight 18.5 – 24.9 Overweight 25.0 – 29.9  candidates for weight loss Obesity class I 30 –