Standard body weight for adult males = (height in cm - 100) × 0.9 Standard body weight for adult females = (height in cm - 100) × 0.85 Weight for children = age × 2 + 8 (for children above 1.3m, use adult weight calculation)
Diagnostic criteria:
1. Overweight: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by 10% to 20% or more;
2. Obesity: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by more than 20%
a. Mild obesity: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by 20% to 30%;
b. Moderate obesity: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by 30% to 50%;
c. Severe obesity: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by more than 50%;
d. Morbid obesity: Actual weight exceeds standard weight by more than 100%.
Girls with the following symptoms should not use acupuncture for weight loss:
① During illness ② Bleeding disorders and anemia ③ Less than one month since blood donation ④ Skin diseases
