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THE BODY MASS
INDEX CALCULATOR


Healthy Dieting






in the U.S. today than ever according to several medical
journals and the ADA -- The American Dietetic Association.

According to the ADA there has been a recent 39% increase in
obese teenagers. This is due to many factors but genetics can
certainly play a role. With two obese parents there is an 80%
chance for a teen to be obese; with one parent, 40%; and with
lean parents only a 10% chance. But, don't get discouraged.
The chances are not 100% so obesity is not inevitable.

Before you decide to pursue a weight-loss program, you
should understand the definition, causes and health risks of
being overweight. Here is some important information that may
help motivate you to tackle this complex and serious health
condition, if you are indeed overweight.



What's the Difference Between Being
Overweight and Being Obese?






a Body Mass Index, or BMI, a measurement of weight that
takes height into account.

A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.99 is considered "overweight."
A person with a BMI of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 lbs
overweight (depending on height), would be diagnosed as
“obese”, the condition of being considerably overweight. A
registered dietitian or health care provider can help you
determine your BMI and put you on a healthy diet.


YOUR BODY MASS INDEX AND
WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH

Most medical personnel will tell you that being overweight is
unhealthy. A long list of ailments await those who are
overweight or obese. These include increased risks of high
blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes just to
name a few. Have you ever stopped to think however, that the
definition of overweight means different things to different
people?

For instance, a 5 foot 4 inch tall woman can be considered
overweight at 160 pounds while a 6 foot 2 inch man is on the
thin side at 160 pounds. How do you know what's the ideal
weight for you? One way is to put everything on the same
scale by adjusting for height. This can be done using the Body
Mass Index (BMI) calculation.

The BMI is used by doctors to assess patients that are
overweight or obese. It does a very good job of describing
relative weight for any given height and measures your overall
total body fat content. It does not however, differentiate
between people with too much fat and athletic, muscular body
type people. Thus, you should really use BMI in conjunction
with other body composition assessments.

To calculate your BMI:
Take your Weight in pounds multiply that by 704
Divide that number by height in inches
Divide that number by height in inches again
19 - 24.9 = You Are Fit
25 - 29.9 = Overweight. You should address the problem now!
This is when health issues may begin (high blood pressure,
heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol)
30+ = Obese = High risk for health problems.


See the link below to the BMI calculator:

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See the link below to the BMI Tables:


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Excess weight is a problem facing an
estimated 97 million adults in the United
States. Currently, about one-fifth of all U.S.
adults are believed to be considerably
overweight. There are more "obese" people
The terms "overweight" and "obese" are often
used interchangeably. Although they both refer
to excess body weight, they refer to different
degrees of this condition. To determine the
degree of a person's excess body weight
accurately, many doctors use something called