Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.
Using the metric system, the formula for BMI is weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters) squared.
To find your BMI using pounds and inches, take your weight (in pounds) and divide it by your height in inches squared. Then multiply by a conversion factor of 703.
You are overweight if your BMI is greater than or equal to 25.
The right time to see a doctor is when your BMI becomes 25 or greater. Doctors can treat overweight or obesity with diet and exercise suggestions and sometimes weight-loss medications. If your BMI is between 18 and 24 you are within the normal range; however, if you have gained a lot of weight recently, you may still want to see your doctor. Studies show that people who gain even as little as 4-5 kilograms (10 pounds) have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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