BMI and Obesity

WHAT IS BODY MASS INDEX? (BMI)

An Obese Person Has Accumulated So Much Of Body Fat That It Might Have A Negative Effect On Their Health. The Intake Of Calories Is More Than The Expenditure Of Energy. Accumulation Of Excess Adipose Tissues In The Body Leading To Invite Disability, Disease & Premature Death. Overweight And Obesity Are Major Risk Factors For A Number Of Chronic Diseases, Including Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases And Cancer. Once Considered A Problem Only In High Income Countries, Overweight And Obesity Are Now Dramatically On The Rise In Low- And Middle-Income Countries, Particularly In Urban Settings.

The BMI Is A Statistical Measurement Devised From Height & Weight. It Is A Useful Way To Estimate Body Weight; It Does Not Measure The Percentage Of Body Fat.

  • BMI = Weight (Kg)/Height2 (M)
  • The Following Classification Scheme Is Endorsed By The WHO.
  • The Expenditure Of Energy. Accumalation Of Excess Adipose Tissues In The Body Leading Invites Disablity,
  • Disease & Premature Death.
  • Grading Of Obesity Based On BMI
  • Grade 111 – > 40
  • Grade 11 – 30-40
  • Grade 1 – 25-29.9
  • Not Obese – < 25

REASONS OF OBESITY

HEALTH RISK

Consuming Too Many Calories

Bone & Cartilage Degeneration

Leading A Sedentary Life Style

Coronary Heart Disease

Not Sleeping Enough

Gall Gladder Disease

Endocrine Factor

Hypertension

Medication That Makes To Put On Weight

Dyslipidemia

Lack Of Physical Activity

Respiratory Problem

Stressful Life

Sleep Apnea

Prosperity & Civilization

Stroke

Eating Habits

Type 2 Diabetes

Drinking Too Much Of Alcohol

Thyroid Disorder

TREATMENT

Life Style Modification

Health Food

Healthy Snacks

Portion Sizes

Eating Habits

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