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Obesity is the main cause of all health problems. more than 50 percent people in developped world is obese. Now with increase in growth, people in the developing world also porn to this proble.
Overweight and obesity often start during the school years. This is a major risk because most overweight children become overweight adults.
How to assess if you are overweight or obese:
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure to estimate a person’s total amount of body fat. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared (m2).
A person’s BMI changes according to their age and stage of physical development. BMI measures alone are not appropriate to be used for children. BMI-for-age percentile charts are deigned specifically for children from two to 18 years. These are used as well as the weight and height growth charts to give a more accurate picture of your child’s development.
BMI is generally used to asses a person whether he is overweight or obese. Following charts are used to decide on that. BMI is a new term to most people. However, it is the measurement of choice for all physicians and dieticians. For adults we need to measure the waist circumference as a measurement parameter as well. Bigger the waist greater the health risk. ...
