Bariatric Surgery

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured?

The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes.