Some people manage to carry extra weight yet maintain active lives with no risk factors associated with obesity.
Use this guide to measure the 5 stages of obesity.
Stage 0: No apparent obesity-related risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, cholesterol and/or glucose levels), no physical symptoms or limitations.
Stage 1: Subclinical risk factors such as borderline hypertension, mild physical symptoms such as shortness of breath with moderate exertion.
Stage 2: Presence of obesity-related chronic disease such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis with moderate limitations on activities of daily living.
Stage 3: Established end-stage organ damage such as heart attack or stroke with significant functional limitations.
Stage 4: Severe disabilities from obesity-related chronic diseases.
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