Obesity is a multifactorial effect (non communicable disease) of the interactions between varied food & energy expenditure ( exercise) environment & several genes (polygenic form of obesity being commonest). Thus for proper effective therapeutic endeavors a strong & accurate diagnosis is a must need.
Eyes Cannot See
That Which
Mind Does Not Know
thus know your obesity to control it
Such diagnosis should be based on anthropometric measurements , detail analysis of the body composition, judgement of clinical , subclinical state & genetic presumption of related diseases, contributary diets and diets needs , exercise habituations, capability, genetic presumptions on exercise need types, psychological state & presumptive genetics on individual psychology.
Following Basic approaches are the need to reduce, maintain or gain weight as desired based on health understanding
Body Mass Index
Body Composition Analysis
Measurements including Waist Circumference
WHtR
Blood Reports : Basic & Individualized ones
Allergy Tests
DNA (Genetic) Tests
Clinical Assessment
Dietician Assessment
Physiotherapist Assessment