history: Not too long ago, I was severely overweight. Considered obese for my height. It's been a struggle but I have lost some of it.
knowledge: People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, is over , with the range defined as overweight.
response: How high was your BMI? I know that it's generally above some point to be considered obese.
history: Not too long ago, I was severely overweight. Considered obese for my height. It's been a struggle but I have lost some of it.
How high was your BMI? I know that it's generally above some point to be considered obese.
Yes. It was a 35. I have it down to a 32 now.
knowledge: Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression.
response: That is good. Obesity increases the likehood you will get diseases.
history: Not too long ago, I was severely overweight. Considered obese for my height. It's been a struggle but I have lost some of it.
How high was your BMI? I know that it's generally above some point to be considered obese.
Yes. It was a 35. I have it down to a 32 now.
That is good. Obesity increases the likehood you will get diseases.
Yes it does! I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with both of my kids, so it is very important that I control my weight. I have a somewhat healthier diet now, and I do yoga five times a week.
knowledge: Long term, children are at higher risk of being overweight and developing type 2 diabetes.
response: Great! Children of obese parents are also at higher risk of becoming overweight.
history: Not too long ago, I was severely overweight. Considered obese for my height. It's been a struggle but I have lost some of it.
How high was your BMI? I know that it's generally above some point to be considered obese.
Yes. It was a 35. I have it down to a 32 now.
That is good. Obesity increases the likehood you will get diseases.
Yes it does! I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with both of my kids, so it is very important that I control my weight. I have a somewhat healthier diet now, and I do yoga five times a week.
Great! Children of obese parents are also at higher risk of becoming overweight.
Oh really? I honestly did not know that. They are both pretty lean and healthy right now, but I will definitely need to work to instill healthy eating habits.
knowledge: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (also known as type 2 diabetes) is a long-term metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
response: Do you know of anyone with type 2 diabetes, the metabolic disorder that involves insulin resistance?
history: Not too long ago, I was severely overweight. Considered obese for my height. It's been a struggle but I have lost some of it.
How high was your BMI? I know that it's generally above some point to be considered obese.
Yes. It was a 35. I have it down to a 32 now.
That is good. Obesity increases the likehood you will get diseases.
Yes it does! I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with both of my kids, so it is very important that I control my weight. I have a somewhat healthier diet now, and I do yoga five times a week.
Great! Children of obese parents are also at higher risk of becoming overweight.
Oh really? I honestly did not know that. They are both pretty lean and healthy right now, but I will definitely need to work to instill healthy eating habits.
Do you know of anyone with type 2 diabetes, the metabolic disorder that involves insulin resistance?
I know of a few older people with it. Of course, they are mostly overweight.
knowledge: Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression.
response: Obesity actually increases the likelihood of several diseases, like cardiovascular diseases and some cancers.