The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, or CDC, and health care
professionals often use a formula, based on height and
weight, called Body Mass Index (BMI) to help determine
if people are overweight, underweight or at a
normal/healthy weight. The primary symptom of obesity
is having a BMI of 30 or higher. You may calculate your
BMI in the box on the right of this page.
BMI
Weight status
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5 — 24.9
Normal
25.0 — 29.9
Overweight
30.0 and higher
Obese
40.0 and higher
Extreme obesity
Obesity
is more than just a cosmetic concern; it increases your
risk of diseases and numerous health problems, such as
heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Being
in the extremely obese category means that you are at
the highest risk of having (or developing) serious
health problems because of your weight. Being
consistent with regular exercise and a healthy diet will
increase your chances of reaching long-term weight loss
goals. The good news is that even a modest weight loss
can improve and/or prevent health problems associated
with obesity!
Obesity
Answer the questions below to determine if you are a
candidate for an Obesity research study at PRI.
In the box below, please
determine your BMI.
Given your height and
current weight , please calculate your BMI
to determine if you qualify for this study.
In the boxes below,
please indicate Yes, No or Not Applicable as
appropriate.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Are you at least 18 years of age?
*
Do you have a history of seizures or any seizure disorder?
*
Are you currently pregnant or nursing a baby?
*
In the below boxes, indicate if
you experience these symptoms:
Yes
No
Is your current BMI ≥ 27*?
* The minimum BMI requirement does vary, from one
study to another…
we, of course, will discuss this with you prior to
your first in-office appointment
Is your reason for considering a weight loss study
primarily someone else’s idea, such as a family
member, friend or employer?
Are you willing to somewhat modify/increase the
amount of physical activity you currently engage in
on a weekly basis?
If you enroll in a research medication study which
includes brief 10-to-15 minute weight-loss
management counseling sessions, as part of (some, or
all of) your routine visits, are you willing to try
some of the suggestions?
While everyone’s goals are somewhat different, would
you be satisfied with and/or remain committed to, a
program where the average successful outcome may be
a 10% weight loss over a six-month period of time?
1-3
4-6
7-10
On a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being “most” and 1
being “least” motivated, how motivated are you to
work at losing weight at this time?
