Body Mass Index (BMI)

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple body weight self-assessment tool that compares weight of a person scaled according to height. Body Mass Index correlates with the amount of body fat and is used to estimate the weight quality score that helps to analyze the overall body size including FAT and might even assist in identifying possible illnesses. It is only an approximate measure of the best weight for your health.

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​BMI Calculator

 

There are different ways to use the BMI Calculator for Women and Men. For Indians, it has been found that even people with lower BMI than 25 are vulnerable to risk of Diabetes. Hence the accepted BMI cut off for Indians is 23.

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​Body Mass Index calculator gives a number which has been related to different health concerns. Proven diseases that come with excess weight are:​

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1. High cholesterol

2. Diabetes

3. Heart diseases

4. Hypertension

5. Osteoarthritis

6. Cancers of breast, colon, prostate

7. Liver diseases

8. Gall Bladder stones

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BMI number is found to be very closely related to the risks

of developing the two dreaded diseases of our times,

Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension.

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​BMI - Classification

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• ​< 20       Underweight

• 20 - 25    Normal (healthy weight)

• 25 - 30    Overweight

• 30 - 35    Obese Class I             (Moderately obese)

• 35 - 40    Obese Class II               (Severely obese)

• > 40    Obese Class III                       (Very severely obese)

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​(According to World Health Organization)

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BMI Classification Chart

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Did you find your BMI within ideal range? If yes, congratulations! If not, higher BMI equates to higher amount of FAT in your body and you have to worry. We recommend that you consult your doctor, enroll in a medically supervised weight loss program.

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The team of professionals, doctors, dieticians at Body ‘n Health are equally experienced and qualified in bring your BMI back to normal and give you more confidence with beautifully sculptured figure.

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Our experts can prepare a perfectly customized diet program according to your body type and requirement.

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