How Is Obesity Measured Before Weight Loss Surgery?
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The body mass
index is often used to calculate the risks of obesity. This is the most common
form of body weight and obesity measurement. The body mass indeed is the body
weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters. This can also
be measured using pounds and inches. The body mass index does not actually
measure body fat, but is generally accepted as an acceptable correlation to the
degree of obesity. The index is used when determining obesity, but is not used
as a measurement alone.
In 1998, the National Institute of Health adopted standards to help health care
professionals measure obesity. These standards help doctors and professionals
from all over the United States accurately measure obesity. The ideal body mass
index rating for most people is considered 19 to 25. These are usually people of
average height and weight. A person who is much taller can weight more, but not
be overweight. That is why it is important for health care professionals to have
a standard to go by when determining whether or not a person should or should
not have weight loss surgery. Read more...
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