Temporary methods have miserabley failed to control weight. The most useful measure of overweight and obesity is the body mass index, or BMI. BMI is based on height and weight and is used for adults, children, and teens. BMI will be explained in greater detail later in the podcast when diagnosis is discussed.
For most people, overweight and obesity are caused by not having energy balance. Weight is balanced by the amount of energy or calories you get from food and drinks
