Ep 1: Measuring Obesity, Addressing How We Got Here, and Understanding Why it Matters.

Episode 1: Measuring Obesity, Addressing How We Got Here, and Understanding Why it Matters.About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explains the difference between being overweight and obese, different systems to measure our body weight, and how we compare to everyone else. He also discusses the multifactorial reasons on how we got here as a nation and why it all really matters.For Resources & Articles Mentioned, visit this episode's blog at https://www.thebmipodcast.com/blogShow Notes:​(00:00) - Intro - What is Overweight?​(01:36) - Weight Loss Corporation’s Investor Relations Pitch(02:14) - Reason Behind Overweight & Obese Rates​(03:24) - It's Human Nature to Want More Time on This Planet​(05:11) - Formulas & Products to Measure Your Ideal Body Weight​(06:12) - Formula Given to Dr. Crawford's Patients​(08:33) - BMI Calculator​(10:24) - Waist-to-Hip Ratio(11:19) - Waist Circumference & Waist-to-Height Ratio​(12:34) - Body Fat Percentages using Calipers​(14:14) - DEXA Scan & Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis​(15:06) - Hume Health Product(​16:11) - Overweight vs Obese, Does It Matter?​(16:45) - Risks Associated with Being Overweight or Obese(​18:12) - Associated Stigmas(​19:46) - Compared to Adults in the United States​(20:05) - How We Got HereAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives! The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠Instagram⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)⁠​⁠⁠Facebook⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)⁠​⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠ (@thebmipodcast)⁠​⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)⁠​⁠⁠Website⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)⁠The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.