List of top Food Nutrition Questions on Obesity

Mr. Sharma, 45 years old is a shopkeeper. He weighs 85 kg and 5'8" tall. His blood pressure is 150/95 mm of Hg. He has been advised by his doctor to reduce weight. Explain him the interventions or strategies he must adopt to manage obesity.

(A): Waist circumference is one of the method to assess central obesity.
(R): Waist circumference of 90 cm for men and 80 cm for women is classified as central obesity.

How is BMI calculated?

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What behavioural modifications would you suggest for achieving weight loss to prevent obesity in children and adolescents?

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How does obesity increase the risk of diabetes?

Write the simple method commonly used to classify overweight and obesity for all ages.