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Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical measurement of a person's weight with relation to their height.
The normal range for BMI is .BMI reading of , is considered underweight.
If the BMI reading is between an individual is said to be Overweight.
BMI reading above is considered as Obesity.
Usually, anyone with BMI falling bellow 25, has lesser chances of coming down with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hearth diseases, irrespective of their waist circumference when measured with a tape.
has three classes:
BMI ranging from 30-34.9 is Class 1 Obesity.
35-39.9 is Class 2 Obesity.
40+ is Class 3 Obesity.
Males and females that are overweight, or obese, with waist circumference measuring around 102 cm and 88 cm respectively, whether less or more are at high(er) risk of coming down with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases.
For more information, please consult a medical health professional...
What's Your BMI?
Measure your weight on a scale and your height with a ruler or tape. Input the values gotten into the relevant spaces below...
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...type in the boxes provided...Weight
kg
height
cm
BMI;
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Comment
17.9 and below:
You may be malnourished, and have malabsorption of nutrients (abnormality in food digestion and absorption). This increases your chances of coming down with anaemia and definiciency of some important body nutrients, especially vitamins. See a pharmacist or physician for more info or advice.
You may be malnourished, and have malabsorption of nutrients (abnormality in food digestion and absorption). This increases your chances of coming down with anaemia and definiciency of some important body nutrients, especially vitamins. See a pharmacist or physician for more info or advice.
18 - 24.9:
You're good. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Keeping yourself within this BMI range exposes you less to type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases.
You're good. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Keeping yourself within this BMI range exposes you less to type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases.
25 - 29.9:
You're overweight. This increases your chances of becoming obese, and also coming down with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases. It is advisable you cut down on alcohol, and quit smoking, and do regular exercises to reach the normal BMI range, and reduces your chances of getting those diseases afore-mentioned. At least, for the sake of your loved ones. See a healthcare provider for further advice.
You're overweight. This increases your chances of becoming obese, and also coming down with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases. It is advisable you cut down on alcohol, and quit smoking, and do regular exercises to reach the normal BMI range, and reduces your chances of getting those diseases afore-mentioned. At least, for the sake of your loved ones. See a healthcare provider for further advice.
30 and above:
You're obese, and exposed to a lot of risks! Please, consult a healthcare practitioner for advice.
You're obese, and exposed to a lot of risks! Please, consult a healthcare practitioner for advice.