It is important to recognise if a person has an increased risk of developing obesity.
The National Obesity Forum suggest the following measurements and investigations are carried out to assess risk:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated using a person’s height and weight
- Waist circumference
- Blood Pressure
- Fasting blood glucose
- Fasting lipid profile
- Thyroid function
Page last reviewed: 12 Oct 2021
