It is the yuletide season and many people are set to wine and dine. That quickly brings to mind how many people are struggling with different forms of health problems because of over weight. Read this timely piece on the health effects of over weight:
Leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases or delaying the onset of complications. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a healthy weight calculator. It helps you determine the healthy weight for your height. It is your weight in Kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters. Weight can also be assessed using the waist size. Risky waist size is >35” (88cm) for women and >40” (102cm) for men. However, the BMI is the most popular measure
The ranges for BMI and their interpretations are as follows:
– Normal 18.5-24.9
– Overweight 25.0-29.9
– Obese 30.0-39.9
– Morbid Obesity >39.9
.A BMI above the healthy range indicates that you are heavier than is healthy for your height. This can put you at an increased risk of the following health issues:
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Back and joint pains
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Reduced fertility and other gynecological problems (e.g. abnormal menses)
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