How To Achieve A Healthy Weight
To have a healthy weight, you must first understand the
dangers of obesity. Obesity is a condition where excess body fat accumulates
and puts you at risk of a variety of health problems. This excess fat may
reduce life expectancy and increase your risk for other health problems so it
is important to maintain a healthy weight.
Know Your BMI
There are many ways to measure body fat. However, the
simplest is by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI measures the
relationship between your weight and height to measure the amount of body fat
you have. The higher your BMI, the higher the amount of fat in your body.
If your BMI is:
* Under 18.5 - you are very underweight and
possibly malnourished.
* 18.5 to 24.9 - you have a healthy weight
range for young and middle-
aged adults.
* 25.0 to 29.9 - you are overweight.
* Over 30 - you are obese.
Note: BMI should not be used to calculate health
risk in pregnant women, people with muscular build and the elderly. These BMI
ranges also do not apply to youths below 18 years.
The Effects Of Obesity
Being overweight puts you at risk for many
health problems such as:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Certain cancers
- Bone and joint disorders
It is
important to maintain a healthy weight to reduce your likelihood of developing
one of these chronic diseases.
Losing weight is not only healthy for your body but also
your mind. When you look better, you feel better about yourself.
Losing Weight The Right Way
Weight management is all about energy balance. To
maintain your weight, you must balance the amount of energy you get from food
and drinks with the amount of energy your body uses for daily physical
activity. Consuming more energy than you need will lead to weight gain, while
burning more energy than you consume will lead to weight loss.
- Calories in > Calories out = Weight gain
- Calories in < Calories out = Weight loss
- Calories in = Calories out = Weight management
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