Know your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Step 1: Check your Weight (in Kg) & Height (in metres)
Step 2: Your BMI = Weight ÷ (Height)²
Step 3: Check your result on the ranges below;
Underweight <18.5
NORMAL/HEALTHY 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight 25 - 29.9
Obese 30 - 34.9
Extremely obese >35
Step 1: Check your Weight (in Kg) & Height (in metres)
Step 2: Your BMI = Weight ÷ (Height)²
Step 3: Check your result on the ranges below;
Underweight <18.5
NORMAL/HEALTHY 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight 25 - 29.9
Obese 30 - 34.9
Extremely obese >35
BMI is a cheap & simple screening method for weight category—underweight, healthy weight, overweight, & obesity.
A BMI outside the normal/healthy range may be associated with some health problems.
A BMI outside the normal/healthy range may be associated with some health problems.
For example, obesity is associated with higher risks of all-causes of death, high BP, bad cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis & some cancers.
On the other hand, being underweight increases your risk of malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, bone decay (osteoporosis), etc
On the other hand, being underweight increases your risk of malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, bone decay (osteoporosis), etc
In all your maintenance, maintain your weight within the healthy range! -- @DrAtangwho
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