--- title: American Obesity Center-Obesity Facts description: Dr. Starpoli offer endoscopic, incisionless treatments for obesity, gastric bypass failure, weight regain including the Orbera intragastric balloon. --- [![obesity-center](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/file-2104972919_1.webp?width=300&height=62&name=file-2104972919_1.webp)](https://www.starpoli.com/american-obesity-center-home?hsLang=en-us)[Telehealth**](https://americanobesitycenter.fruitstreet.com) ![ABOM American Board of Obesity Medicine](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Obesity/abom%20logo.png?width=190&height=47&name=abom%20logo.png "abom logo.png") [![file-2104972919_2](https://www.starpoli.com/hs-fs/hubfs/file-2104972919_2.webp?width=347&height=72&name=file-2104972919_2.webp "file-2104972919_2")](https://www.starpoli.com?hsLang=en-us) - [ Obesity Balloons ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-obesity-balloons) - [ Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision ](https://www.starpoli.com/obesity-gastric-bypass) - [ Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) ](https://www.starpoli.com/obesity-esg) - [ Obesity Facts ](https://www.starpoli.com/american-obesity-center-obesity-facts) - [ Nutrition ](https://www.starpoli.com/nutritional-support-for-obesity-procedures) - [ Contact ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-obesity-contact) - [ Dr. Starpoli ](https://www.starpoli.com/dr.-starpoli-bio) - [ Schedule Your Visit ](https://www.starpoli.com/schedule-appt) - [ AOC Blog ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-blog) - [ Obesity Balloons ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-obesity-balloons) - [ Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision ](https://www.starpoli.com/obesity-gastric-bypass) - [ Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) ](https://www.starpoli.com/obesity-esg) - [ Obesity Facts ](https://www.starpoli.com/american-obesity-center-obesity-facts) - [ Nutrition ](https://www.starpoli.com/nutritional-support-for-obesity-procedures) - [ Contact ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-obesity-contact) - [ Dr. Starpoli ](https://www.starpoli.com/dr.-starpoli-bio) - [ Schedule Your Visit ](https://www.starpoli.com/schedule-appt) - [ AOC Blog ](https://www.starpoli.com/aoc-blog) Search Search Search Search # Are you overweight?   ### Let's See if We Can Help You ### First Let's **Define Overweight and Obesity** Overweight and obesity are labels for weight ranges that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. These terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. ### Now Let's Calculate Weight Range Using **Body Mass Index (BMI)** For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. - An adult with a **BMI of less than 18.5** falls within the "**underweight**" range. - An adult with a **BMI between 18.5 to 24.9** falls within the "**normal**" or healthy weight range. - An adult with a **BMI between 25.0 to 29.9** falls within the "**overweight**" range. - An adult with a **BMI of 30.0 or higher** falls within the "**obese**" range.   ### Adult BMI Calculator #### Enter your weight in pounds: **lbs.** #### Enter you height (in feet and inches): **ft.** **3 in.**           #### Your BMI is:     ### Overweight or Obese - What You Can Do The reasons for being overweight or obese are multifactorial and may include genetics, environmental influences, behaviour (caloric intake and physical activity) and metabolism. - **Nutritional and Behavioural Therapy** - Weight issues often result from an energy imbalance which involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. This requires a change to behaviour and nutrition. - **Procedural Therapy** - If Gastric Bypass has failed you, there is a safe and effective incisionless, endoscopic suturing procedure that can correct the problem that occurs related to this failure.  > A comprehensive and integrated solution that takes all of these factors into account is the best approach. ### How We Can Help You We provide a comprehensive solution to weight management which includes counseling on nutritional, behavioural and procedural solutions and working together to determine what is best approach for you. - **Nutritional and Behavioural Therapy** - We offer a professional and advanced weight loss system that provides sound nutritional advice and explores the triggers that lead to poor lifestyle habits. - **Procedural Therapy** - We have extensive experience in successfully applying an endoscopic approach that reduces the need for more invasive surgical techniques. 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