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The identification and assessment of overweight, obesity, and central adiposity in adults should be guided by clinical judgment to determine the appropriate times to measure an individual's height and weight. Suitable opportunities for these measurements could include when a person registers with a GP, during consultations for related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and during other routine health checks.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Taking Measurements in Adults | Use clinical judgement to decide when to measure height and weight. Adults with BMI below 35 kg/m2 should measure their own waist-to-height ratio to assess central adiposity and seek advice if the measurement indicates an increased health risk. |
| Measures of Overweight, Obesity and Central Adiposity in Adults | Use BMI as a practical measure of overweight and obesity but interpret with caution. For adults with BMI below 35 kg/m2, measure and use waist-to-height ratio along with BMI to estimate central adiposity and assess health risks. Do not use bioimpedance as a substitute for BMI. |
| Classifying Overweight, Obesity and Central Adiposity in Adults | Define degree of overweight or obesity using BMI categories (healthy weight, overweight, obesity class 1, 2, 3). Use lower BMI thresholds for people with South Asian, Chinese, Asian, Middle Eastern,... |
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