A Dietitian's Honest Thoughts About Weight
July 1, 2019
Something interesting has happened in the field of nutrition: Weight has become a very touchy subject. Back when I got my degree ...
What Is Obesity?
If doctors tell you you're obese, they're not trying to make you feel bad. They're using a specific medical term -- obesity -- to talk with you about your weight.
The word "obesity" means too much body fat. It's usually based on your body mass index (BMI), which you can check using a BMI calculator. BMI compares your weight to your height.