Methods to measure obesity

1 Underwater sebum measurement method HYDROSTATIC WEIGHING Underwater sebum measurement method measures body density and fat percentage based on Archimedes 'principle.

2 Electronic impedance meter Electrical IMPEDANCE. 3 Ultrasound and infrared instruments ULTRASOUND AND INFRARED.

4 Height-Ideal Weight Scale HEGHT-IDEAL WEIGHT is not suitable for athletes or people with strong muscles 1. People below 165 cm height: Standard weight = height cm - 100 kg 2, People above 166-175 cm height: Standard weight = height cm - 105 kg 3, People above 176 cm height: Standard weight = height cm - 110 kg

5 BMI-Body Mass Index= ratio of body weight kilograms to height square. Physical condition is thin, thin, normal, overweight, BMI= weight/height square <20 24- 26.5 24-26.5 >26.5

6 Waist Hip Index measurement WHI-Waist Hip Index = ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference. It can also help predict people with large abdomen or cardiovascular disease. WHI= waist/hip fitness or emaciated normal obese WHIMEN 0.9 WHIWOMEN 0.8 China Weight Loss Network (Internship Editor: Zheng Yanjun)