Am I Obese?

Do you have BMI (body mass index) 30 or higher (BMI represent your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters)?

Do you have excessive accumulation of body fat, especially around the waist?

Do you have shortness of breath while performing daily activities?

Do you sweat more than usual?

Do you feel tired every day?

Have you noticed that you can't do simple physical tasks that you used to do easily before you gained weight?

Do you snore loudly?

Do you have trouble sleeping?

Do you have joint pain, an achy knees or hips, or chronic back pain?

Do you have low self-esteem, are you ashamed of your body shape or are you depressed?

Do you have skin problems (from the accumulation of moisture in the folds of the skin)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you are obese. Obesity is a complex medical problem characterized by an excessive amount of body fat. It is the result of eating more calories than your body can use with daily activities or exercise. All those calories that your body cannot use will be stored in the form of fat. Obesity is not only an aesthetic problem but also a medical condition that significantly increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Obesity is an increasingly common problem in the United States, affecting more than 40 percent of Americans.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you are obese. Obesity is a medical problem, characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat, which negatively affects your health. It is often the result of a combination of hereditary and environmental factors, as well as your personal lifestyle choices (unhealthy diet, inactivity). In addition to being associated with diseases that are the leading causes of death in America (diabetes, heart disease, stroke), obesity negatively affects a person's mental state and quality of life. A diagnosis is based on your medical history, a physical examination, and additional tests that include calculating your BMI and measuring your waist circumference.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you are obese. An obese person is the one who has a bodyweight higher than the one who we consider healthy for a defined body height. Obesity is often classified into 3 categories, where the third category (BMI of 40 and over) is being referred as "severe" obesity. Treating obesity involves achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. You need to make significant changes in your lifestyle and eating habits, and increase your physical activity. Sometimes, you will need to work with a team of experts that includes a dietitian, a behavioral counselor, and an obesity specialist.