The most commonly used measure to diagnose obesity is:
1. Body mass index.
2. Ultrasound.
3. Weight measurement.
4. Cholesterol measurement.
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1. Body mass index is the most commonly used measurement for diagnosing obesity. The CDC web site allows for the computation of body mass index for children and adults.
2. Ultrasounds do not assess obesity.
3. Weight measurements may be part of the diagnosis, but are not as definitive as the body mass index.
4. Cholesterol measurements may be part of the diagnosis, but are not as definitive as the body mass index.
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