Metabolic Balance Program
Metabolic Screening for Obesity and Metabolic Health
Obesity Can Happen Sooner Than You Expect
The risk can gradually accumulate from everyday lifestyle behaviors.
Proper weight management starting now is the foundation for long-term health.
Assessment of excess weight and obesity in the Asian population
BMI calculation formula.
BMI = body weight (kilograms) ÷ height (meters)².
- BMI 18.5–22.9 kg/m²: normal weight
- BMI 23.0–24.9 kg/m²: excess weight
- BMI ≥25.0 kg/m²: obesity
Using BMI criteria for Asians allows early risk screening, even in individuals who do not yet show symptoms or obvious obesity.
Is BMI alone sufficient?
Although BMI is widely used, in some individuals such as those with high muscle mass or older adults, doctors may also consider waist circumference or perform body composition analysis to assess abdominal fat, which is more strongly associated with heart disease and diabetes than subcutaneous fat.
Waist circumference and central obesity: In addition to BMI, waist circumference is an important indicator of abdominal fat accumulation, which is directly associated with the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
For Asian populations, waist circumference thresholds indicating increased risk are:
- Men ≥ 90 centimeters
- Women ≥ 80 centimeters
Even if BMI is within the normal range, an elevated waist circumference may still indicate increased long-term health risks.
Causes of excess weight and obesity
Obesity is not caused solely by excessive food intake. It results from the interaction of multiple complex and interrelated factors, including behavioral, biological, and lifestyle influences, which affect long-term energy balance and weight regulation.
If not properly managed, it may increase the risk of serious health conditions, such as:
- Coronary artery disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- high blood pressure
- Dyslipidemia
- Knee osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain
- Certain cancers, such as breast cancer, colon cancer and ovarian cancer
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