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Your Ideal Weight
Nutritionists, nutritional
investigators and numerous national organizations use the Body Mass Index
or BMI to determine proper weight assessment. Height and weight is used
to calculate BMI. Generally, the higher your BMI number is, the greater
your risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes,
and coronary artery disease. Additionally, waist sizes greater than 40
inches for men and 35 inches for women substantially increase the risk
of developing health problems associated with being overweight or obese.
BMI is a reliable measurement
of body fat and health risks associated with being overweight for most
people between 19 and 70 years of age except women who are pregnant or
breast feeding, competitive athletes, body builders, and chronically ill
patients.
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BMI of less than 20 -- very
low body fat, seen in well conditioned athletes or seriously ill, cachectic
individuals.
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BMI of 20-22 -- Ideal, healthy
amount of fat, aesthetically attractive, lowest incidence of fat-related
illnesses.
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BMI of 22-25 -- Acceptable range
of body fat, but borderline to being at increased risk of health problems
associated with being overweight.
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Use the interactive tool
below to calculate your BMI:
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Body
Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
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BMI of 25-30 -- Overweight,
some investigators call this category obese. There is an associated risk
or increased early mortality and an increased incidence of certain illnesses.
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BMI of greater than 30 -- Morbidly
obese, increased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease,
heart disease, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers.
 Of
course, there are a number of factors that can increase the health risks
associated with being overweight. Your doctor can give you better insight
into additional risk factors that can affect your health.
The good news is that you
can take steps today to regain your health and get back to a healthy lifestyle.
The
Cardiac Surgeon's Diet and Health Design offers you a way to regain
that control. Implementing this design will help you experience the exhilaration
of wellness, ideal body weight, and opportunity for increased longevity.
Do it for your family,
do it for your spouse, do it for yourself -- whatever it takes. Just do
it, and see what a difference it will make in your life.
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