Beyond BMI: How is Obesity Defined?

We break down what obesity means in clinical terms and how to measure risk with more clarity. We compare BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, and the Edmonton Obesity Staging System to show how each tool informs smarter care.• BMI strengths for population screening • BMI limits for individuals and for women • Waist circumference thresholds and why visceral fat matters • Clothing fit as a practical proxy for central adiposity • Body fat percentage cutoffs and testing methods • Edmonton Obesity Staging System from stage 0 to 4 • How staging guides prevention, treatment, and goals • Early action to reduce medications and avoid complicationsIf you don't already follow me on Instagram, I post there multiple times per week and I would love to have you follow me If you found this information helpful, please share with a friend, family member, or colleague Please subscribe and write a review. This will help others find the podcast so they may also improve their metabolic health👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg