The following worksheets can help you understand how your weight may impact your health. They are based on your body mass index and waist measurement. These worksheets are for general purposes only and do not substitute for a physician's assessment of your own unique risks for developing health conditions.
Review Date:
4/17/2007
Reviewed By:
Patrika Tsai, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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