Diagnostic tools in obesity

M.Barzin
Obesity Research Center
Research Institute for Endocrine sciences
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Anthropometrics in Obesity

Height
Weight
Body Mass Index (BMI) [weight/height]2
Kg/m2
(lb/in)2 x 703

Distribution of body fat
Waist-hip ratio (WHR)
Waist circumference