What's a commonly used tool to measure obesity?
Hello everyone! I'm curious about what widely used screening tools are out there for measuring obesity. I know BMI is a common one, but are there any other reliable methods? I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights!
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Hey! You're right, BMI is a widely used method, but it's not the only one. Waist circumference is another useful tool to assess obesity, especially abdominal obesity. It's quite simple and non-invasive.
In addition to BMI and waist circumference, body fat percentage can also be a valuable screening tool for obesity. There are various methods to measure body fat percentage, such as bioelectrical impedance analysis or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
Thank you both for the insights! I've heard about body fat percentage before, but I wasn't aware of the different methods to measure it. I suppose it's important to consider multiple factors when screening for obesity, right?
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