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Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most
accurate ways to determine when extra pounds
translate into health risks.
BMI is a measure which takes into account a
person's weight and height to gauge total body fat
in adults. Someone with a BMI of 26 to 27 is about
20 percent overweight, which is generally believed
to carry moderate health risks. A BMI of 30 and
higher is considered obese. The higher the BMI, the
greater the risk of developing additional health
problems. Heart disease, diabetes and high blood
pressure are all linked to being overweight. A BMI
of 30 and over increases the risk of death from any
cause by 50 to 150 percent, according to some
estimates. According to health experts, people who
are overweight but have no other health risk
factors (such as high cholesterol or high blood
pressure) should eat healthier and exercise to keep
from gaining additional weight. For people who are
overweight and also have health risks, they
recommend trying to actively lose weight. Be sure
to consult your doctor or other health professional
before beginning any exercise or weight-loss
program.
In June 1998, the federal government announced
guidelines which create a new definition of a
healthy weight -- a BMI of 24 or less. So now a BMI
of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. Individuals
who fall into the BMI range of 25 to 34.9, and have
a waist size of over 40 inches for men and 35
inches for women, are considered to be at
especially high risk for health problems.
Note: The BMI Calculator and this
article is only an educational resource. It is not
intended to provide medical advice on personal
health matters or to guide treatment -- which can
only done by a qualified health professional.
Please seek your doctor's advice before beginning
any weight loss program.
Source:
Calorie
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Create My Own Soup
Children's meals have to be easy, delicious and nutritious. Getting kids to eat vegetables is a major task.
Finding a way to get vegetables into the mouths of kids is easy if they are part of the fun. Creating ways to
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