Description:
This article discusses the rise of
obesity in American, the use of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference
to assess for body fat, and risk factors associated with obesity. The author
discusses childhood obesity rates over the last few decades and covers hormones
that may contribute to obesity in adults.
Physiological, psychological and emotional reasons for obesity are
covered, as well as methods for management of weight loss.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to obtain a BMI on a patient
- Discuss the risk factors and co-morbidity of obesity
- Discuss the prevalence of childhood obesity
Author(s):
Dr. Joseph Balatbat
Launched: 2004