How to talk to your patients about weight?

How to talk to your patients about weight?

Ask patients if you could talk with them about their general health, including weight. Research has shown that patients prefer the terms “weight” (first) and “BMI” (second) when talking about obesity, and dislike the terms “fatness,” “excess fat,” and “obesity.”

How can I find out if my child is a healthy weight?

To find out if you’re a healthy weight for your height, work out your body mass index (BMI). You can easily check your BMI by using this BMI calculator. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy. The BMI calculator can also be used to check if your child is a healthy weight.

How to calculate body mass index for adults?

Adult BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator Add this widget to your Web site to let anyone calculate their BMI. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. This calculator provides BMI and the corresponding weight category.

When to use a weight for stature chart?

The weight-for-stature charts are available as an alternative to accommodate children ages 2-5 years who are not evaluated beyond the preschool years. However, all health care providers should consider using the BMI-for-age charts to be consistent with current recommendations.

What is weighting and how is it done?

WEIGHTING COMPETITION ASSESSMENTS WHAT IS WEIGHTING? Weighting is a mathematical calculation used to give more importance to certain assessments and / or interview questions when calculating an overall score.

What’s the best way to assign weight to assessments?

The easiest way to assign weight to various assessments is by starting with 100 points (100%) and then allocating a portion of this total to each of the assessments you are using; e.g., 30 points or 30% to the written assignment, 70 points or 70% to the interview.

Why is it important to check your cat’s weight?

Feeding table scraps and “people food” can lead to obesity. Too much food and too little exercise produces a typical result: obesity. Remember, even if your cat does not show signs of being overweight, it is important to have regular weight checks at the veterinarian’s office to make sure her ideal weight is maintained.

What’s the purpose of weighting in an interview?

WHAT IS WEIGHTING? Weighting is a mathematical calculation used to give more importance to certain assessments and / or interview questions when calculating an overall score.