Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat. A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease.

Jan 18, 2024 · Body composition, which involves how much fat, bone and muscle are in the body. To do your assessment, you need: A stopwatch or a watch that can measure seconds. A cloth measuring …

Jan 21, 2026 · Triglycerides are a type of fat, also known as a lipid, found in your blood. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides …

Dec 2, 2025 · Diagnosis To diagnose obesity, your healthcare professional may perform a physical exam and recommend some tests. These exams and tests often include: Taking your health history. …

Feb 25, 2025 · Overview A complete cholesterol test is a blood test. It can measure the amount of cholesterol and fats called triglycerides in blood. This test also is called a lipid panel or a lipid profile. …

Mar 7, 2025 · High cholesterol can be inherited. That means it can pass from parents to children through genes. But high cholesterol often is the result of lifestyle choices such as not getting enough …

Jul 25, 2025 · Without enough insulin, the body begins to break down fat as fuel. This causes a buildup of acids in the blood. Those acids are called ketones. If it's not treated, the buildup can lead to …

Sep 22, 2025 · A healthcare professional might suspect lactose intolerance based on someone's symptoms and response to reducing the amount of dairy foods in the diet. A diagnosis can be …

Mar 21, 2025 · People with conditions that affect how the body absorbs fat, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, also may not get enough vitamin D. If you think you don't get enough vitamin D, talk …

Jan 19, 2024 · Various physical changes are possible, including increased body fat, reduced muscle bulk and strength, and decreased bone density. Swollen or tender breasts (gynecomastia) and body …