Abstract

Case Report

Weight loss counseling for dialysis patients to prepare for transplant

Karen F Factor*

Published: 02 September, 2019 | Volume 3 - Issue 3 | Pages: 161-163

Obesity has become a worldwide Epidemic affecting more than 300 million people. Overweight is defined as BMI (Body Mass Index) of 25-29.9 kg/m2. Obesity is defined as BMI greater than 30 kg/m2, and Morbid Obesity is a BMI of > than 35 kg/m2 [1]. 

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