According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity; It is defined as excessive fat accumulation that will impair health. The body mass index, which is calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters, gives an idea about the obesity status of the individual.
Individuals with a BMI of 25 and above are overweight, and individuals with a BMI of 30 and above are classified as obese. However, the presence of obesity cannot be determined by the BMI value in all conditions. An athlete with a BMI over 30 is not considered obese because the fat rate is low but the muscle mass is high; Individuals with normal BMI but high fat content and subsequent health problems may enter the obese group and weight loss may be necessary. In addition, it is necessary not to put regional lubrication into the background. Even if the whole body fat rate is at acceptable levels, the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes is much higher in individuals with regional fat, especially around the waist.
In a study conducted; More than 30 percent of individuals with BMIs in the “normal” range – about 20.7 million people – are actually found to be unhealthy when looking for signs of metabolic syndrome.
In summary, obesity is a health problem that should be evaluated as a whole, instead of only height-weight index measurements.