Obesity is an epidemic in the America. Four in 10 U.S. adults fit the medical definition of having obesity, which puts them at risk for serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease ...

During a doctor’s appointment, she looked at her medical record and saw the doctor had declared her morbidly obese. “I didn’t think of myself in that way,” Craven said. “I knew I was ...

A global commission of 56 medical experts is proposing a major overhaul of how obesity is defined and diagnosed, going beyond just body mass index. Vadym - stock.adobe.com Now, a global commission ...

Fields, who is based in Houston, told Newsweek: "According to the BMI chart, my doctor labeled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment.

Dr. Simran also gave us a sample chart, an obese person may take a hint from. The simple obesity diet chart can be modified further too, as per availability of ingredients. Morning - Breakfasts make ...

A group of 58 researchers is calling for a new, better way to measure obesity. The global team’s recommendations were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Jan. 14. Body mass index ...

Recently, an international commission proposed a revised definition of obesity that focuses on how excess body fat affects the body, and factors in waist circumference, rather than simply ...