Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness - Body Mass Index (BMI):

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.


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 weight. For people who are overweight and also have health risks, they recommend trying to actively lose weight. Make sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program.

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