Understanding the Correlation between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

The video tutorial explains type 2 diabetes, highlighting its increasing prevalence and correlation with obesity. It discusses how body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WTHR) are used to assess risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The tutorial provides examples of calculating BMI and WTHR, emphasizing the positive correlation between body mass and diabetes risk. It concludes with a recap of the key points covered.

What does a BMI of 27.3 indicate about an individual's weight classification?

Describe how waist to hip ratio is calculated and its significance.

What are the obesity thresholds for waist to hip ratio for males and females?