Obesity Screening
Even if you don't show signs or symptoms of this condition your doctor still may ask you to participate in screening for Obesity if you have common risk factors. Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Obesity.
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Screening for Obesity
The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) recommends that all children (aged 6 years and older) and adults be screened for Overweight using the body mass index (BMI). The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends that even people without a history of weight problem should be screened every two years.
In addition to the BMI, your waist circumference, waist to hip ratio, or skinfold thickness measurement can also help determine if you have more body fat than is recommended.
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