November 16th
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On this Friday we are aiming to increase awareness of obesity and show them how they can diagnose obesity by the tests that available. according to blackdoctor.org establish six tests that available to diagnose obesity. The tests are :
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Hydrostatic Body Fat Test
The weight is recorded underwater.
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Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)​
The person lay and every section of your body is X-rayed in a CT scanner​.
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Calipers
Measure the amount of body fat on different part of the body. ​
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Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA)
Machine that sends harmless electricity through a person body to measure it.
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Height / weight Chart
Special Tables shows that is you obesity or overweight.​
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Body mass index
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If you interested to read more and to know the difference between obesity and overweight. click on the button below
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