Body Composition & BMI Assessment

During your visit, we record your height and weight to calculate your body mass index (BMI), and we may add measurements such as waist circumference to better understand where your body stores fat. These numbers are quick, painless, and completed within your regular appointment.

BMI is a useful screening tool, but it doesn't tell the whole story on its own. We interpret it alongside your medical history, lab results like a lipid panel and HbA1c testing, and your personal goals so the picture is complete and meaningful.

No special preparation is required for a BMI and body composition assessment, so you can come as you are. Wearing light, comfortable clothing and removing heavy items from your pockets helps us capture the most accurate measurements.

If your visit also includes fasting bloodwork such as a glucose test, we'll let you know in advance whether to fast beforehand. Feel free to bring a list of any medications or supplements you're taking so we can factor them into your plan.

Once we have your results, we'll review them together and discuss what they mean for your health in plain, reassuring terms. If your numbers point toward elevated risk, we may recommend a structured lifestyle modification plan or, when appropriate, a medical weight loss program.

We track your measurements over time so we can see progress, adjust your plan, and coordinate any specialist care including Cedars-Sinai if needed. This is an ongoing conversation, not a one-time number.