Assessing and Addressing "Belly Fat" Part 1: The role of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Measurement

According to recent statistics, over two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. While the "middle-age spread" is considered by many to be an inevitable aspect of aging, it should be recognized that along with an increasing waistline comes increased health risks. The development of an "apple shape" to our bodies is an indication of increased deposits of visceral fat. As compared to