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Are you a candidate for our
program?
 1.
Is your Body Mass Index greater than 25? You can
calculate your Body Mass Index with the chart
provided by finding your height and going across to
your weight. The number that corresponds to the two
on the chart is your Body Mass Index.
2. Is the measurement of your abdomen greater than
35 inches if you are a female or 45 inches if you
are a male?
3. Do you have a family history of high blood
pressure, diabetes, heart attack, heart disease, or
stroke?
4. Do you personally have a history of any of the
conditions listed for question #3?
5. Do you have arthritis, sleep apnea, or
infertility
6. Is your percentage of body fat greater than 30%
if you are a female or greater than 20% if you are a
male?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions,
you may be a candidate for our program. You will
need to make an appointment for one of our clinics
for further evaluation by one of our medical
providers.
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Obesity has in the past
been defined by many different parameters. Today,
the most widely accepted definition of
overweight/obesity is a calculation derived from an
individuals weight and height. Utilization of this
method standardizes the measurement so that
comparison is known as Body Mass Index (BMI).
