Food and Nutrition

Obesity and Weight Management

Obesity means being excessively fat. If a person said to be obese and if his or her body mass index is beyond 30. Such a person has a body fat rate that is irregular to his body mass. The body mass index can be calculated by considering the weight and height of a person. Therefore, it is a scientific way of determining the appropriate weight of any person. When the body mass index of a person specifies that he or she is obese, it exposes the person to make health risk. It has been thought of as only weight loss. Weight management covers all aspects of attaining and maintaining proper weight for a healthy lifestyle. Dietetic practice in weight management is difficult and challenging. Analysis of weight and health should guide weight management goals and outcomes.