Weight/Obesity - Assessment
Recommendations and Evidence
Based on the WHO global estimates as of 1990, worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled and adolescent obesity has quadrupled (1). As of 2022, 43% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight and 16% were living with obesity (1).
Within this RE, you may see a variety of terms related to weight/obesity. This reflects the PEN System equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) wording protocol in which some sections of the practice questions (Evidence Summaries, Evidence Statements, Comments and