Smart Facts about Obesity – Must Know before Beginning the Weight Loss Journey
Overweight and obesity are defined at lower levels of BMI (Body Mass Index) for Indian population. This is because the health risks of obesity occur at a lower level of BMI in Asian Indians as compared to Caucasians.
Overweight: BMI ≥23 kg/m2 but <25 kg/m2 (irrespective of gender)
Generalized obesity (GO): BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (irrespective of gender)
Abdominal obesity (AO): Waist circumference (WC) ≥ 90 cm for men and ≥ 80 cm for women
How to measure your waist circumference:
• Feel and locate the lowest point of your ribs