Understanding Obesity Chart / Poster - Laminated

With the rise in obesity and the associated health risks this obesity education poster is a must for doctors surgeries and clinics. Bright and colourful, it explains what obesity is and the associated health risks.

The obesity chart is an ideal aid for health professionals for discussing issues of weight management and diet to patients. Designed by a professional medical illustrator and exclusive to AnatomyStuff, our Understanding Obesity chart displays the following information:

• Explains obesity and the Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Diagram of a skeleton showing the distribution of visceral and subcutaneous fat in an obese person, highlighting the areas of the body at risk by obesity
• Lists the health risks associated with obesity, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke
• Explains what causes obesity and the fat storage cycle
• Explains how to achieve an optimal weight
• Explains what visceral fat is and the dangers of having an excess of it
• Includes an adult BMI chart (metric and imperial units)
• Illustrations of 'apple' and 'pear' body shapes, highlighting the differences between 'apple' and 'pear' body shapes and associated health risks

This is an ideal poster for health education professionals working in specialist obesity services, or in general practice.

The Understanding Obesity Chart is laminated and wipeable marker pens can be used to make notations. Our range of anatomical wall charts make perfect displays for use by professionals in a clinic and for students. This wall chart includes eyelets for easy hanging.

Printed in the UK. Dimensions: 65 cm x 50 cm.