May 24, 2008
Maintaining a personal healthy weight is one of the most important steps in obtaining a healthy lifestyle. A simple way for adults to assess what is considered to be within a healthy weight range is by using the body mass index. A body mass index or BMI is a measurement used by most medical professionals to determine obesity. BMI is calculated by dividing a patient’s weight in kilograms by the patient’s height in meters squared.
If a patient’s BMI is greater than 25 in a patient is considered to be overweight, with a BMI of 30 or greater a patient’s would be determined to be obese. The BMI numbers were based on associations between a chronic disease and mortality, with were and still are used internationally amongst the medical professionals including the World Health Organization.
Underweight <18.50 Low
Normal range
(Healthy Weight) 18.50 - 24.99 Average
Overweight: >25.00
Preobese 25.00 - 29.99 Increased
Obese class 1 30.00 - 34.99 Moderate
Obese class 2 35.00 - 39.99 Severe
Obese class 3 >40.00 Very severe
A person’s BMI gives them a greater understanding of how healthy their weight is. By calculating your personal BMI you can determine the early steps that need to be taken to begin in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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