Monday, 19 June 2023

BODY MASS INDEX ( BMI )

 

Body mass index (BMI) is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.

Things to know about obesity and overweight

Obesity is excess body fat. Adults 35 years of age and older with a BMI greater than 30 are obese. It is a chronic medical disease that can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity-associated cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, gallstones, and other chronic illnesses.

Obesity is a risk factor for a number of cancers.

Obesity is difficult to treat and has a high relapse rate Even though medications and diets can help, the treatment of obesity proper diet habits, increased physical activity, and regular exercise.

Regular increased weight goes to obesity cause cardiovascular disease

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