title: [Reliable diagnosis of obesity].
abstract: Uniform definition and classification are required premises for the diagnosis of obesity. The indication for treatment of obesity is based on exact diagnostic procedures. This paper will critically discuss clinical and biochemical approaches to the diagnosis of obesity.
authors.affiliation: Inneren Abteilung, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, München, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Wechsler
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology