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BMI or Body Mass Index, has been the go-to measurement for health-based assessment of weight and size. It estimates your body fat <\/strong>based on your height and weight. The formula for BMI is simply: weight (kg) \/ height (m2).<\/p>\n

BMI is rated differently for adults and children. This BMI chart helps you to interpret the BMI of adults above the age of 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BMI<\/strong><\/td>\nWeight Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 18.5<\/td>\nUnderweight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18.5 to 24.9<\/td>\nNormal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25 to 29.9<\/td>\nOverweight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30 and above<\/td>\nObese<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

BMI is a good indicator of the kind of risk your physical health is under. A high BMI is linked with a much greater risk of developing serious health conditions like:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • High cholesterol and High blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Coronary heart disease<\/li>\n
  • Gallbladder disease<\/li>\n
  • Sleep apnoea and breathing problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can use the Activ Living BMI calculator<\/strong> to find out what level of risk you are at. Here are few steps you can take to lower your BMI:<\/p>\n

    1. Start a healthy diet<\/strong>\"Start<\/p>\n

    Include more of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Add fibre and whole grains to get more energy and natural nutrition. Avoid processed foods with a lot of preservatives, sugar and fats.<\/p>\n

    2. Start Exercising<\/strong>\"Start<\/p>\n

    Try working out for half an hour at least three times a week to lose weight naturally<\/strong>. Reducing your body fat can lower your risk of developing serious health conditions linked to a high BMI.<\/p>\n

    Remember that BMI is not a final judgement but only an early indicator of your physical health. Use other tools like the waist to hip ratio calculator<\/strong> along with BMI to get a better understanding of your health risks.<\/p>\n

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