that is of my weight and my BMI will be:If I lose 10kg

At my BMI, Australian guidelines3 recommend that:

How will my BMI change with weight loss?

My target weight loss should be:

My weight is

My BMI is

kg

kg/m2

My height is

BMI (kg/m2) Classes2

cm

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BMI Overweight ObeseHealthy25 to 3018.5 to 25less than 18.5 30 or more

1. RACP. Action to prevent obesity and reduce its impact across the life course - Evidence Review. 2018. Available at https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/racp-obesity-position-statement.pdf. Accessed December 2019

2. Australian Department of Health, Healthy Weight Guide. Available at http://healthyweight.health.gov.au/wps/portal/Home/get-started/are-you-a-healthy-weight/bmi3. ANZOS and ADS. 2019. The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm. Available at: http://anzos.com/assets/Obesity-Management-Algorithm-18.10.2016.pdf. Accessed September 2019.

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STEP 1 – CALCULATE MY BMI

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that is of my weight and my BMI will be:

that is of my weight and my BMI will be:

If I lose

If I lose

20kg

30kg

Obesity is a complex and progressive disease.1 Its causes and consequences differ between people. This guide will help you start a conversation with your GP about your past with obesity. Then you can work together to develop a personal treatment plan that will help you take control of it in the future.

ENTER YOUR DETAILS TO CALCULATE YOUR BMI BEFORE PRINTING

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A higher waist measurement is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. These measurements apply only to adults, not to children. They do not apply to pregnant women or to people from certain non-European backgrounds, who may have different body shapes.2

Increased Risk Greatly Increased Risk

MEN 94 to 101cm 102cm or more

WOMEN 80 to 87cm 88cm or more

NEXT STEPS1. Print out the completed Obesity Discussion Guide.

2. Take this discussion guide to your appointment with your GP.

3. Discuss treatment options with your GP to decide what is right for you.

START A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR GP

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STEP 2 – WHAT IS MY RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE?

STEP 3 – WHAT IS MY HISTORY WITH WEIGHT LOSS?

My waist circumference is

cm

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Check the boxes that apply

I have explored the following to control my obesity:

Increased activity Meal replacements Dietitian

Improved diet Medications Commercial programme

I have these problems related to my obesity or have concerns about developing them:

Type 2 diabetes Sleep apnoea or snoring High cholesterol Gout

Liver disease Incontinence High blood pressure Asthma

Infertility High blood sugar Cancer Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome

Gall stones Anxiety and Depression Reflux or heartburn Joint pain or back pain

I want to take control of my obesity to help me in these areas of my life:

Improve my health Improve my mobility Live longer

Improve my work life Improve my mental state Have more energy

Improve my relationships Have a baby Have more confidence

I am interested in discussing these obesity management options:

Lifestyle change Meal replacements Medications Referral for bariatric surgery

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