| Obesity is more than a cosmetic concern. It is a condition in which the natural energy reserved, stored in the fatty tissue, is increased to a point where it is a risk factor for certain health conditions or increased mortality. Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. Its is now recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease.
How is Obesity Measured?
Your bathroom scale may give you a measure of your weight and help you follow changes in your weight, but it is not the best way to determine if you are overweight or obese, or at risk for developing obesity and its related health conditions. Other measurements can help you find out more about your body composition.
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
A common way to describe "how big you are" is by calculating your Body Mass index (BMI). This is your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. A person who's BMI is greater than 30kg/m2 is considered obese.
- Waist Circumference
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What is Obesity? 
