• 2011-07-02 16:03:11

  My BMI values are in the obese range. What should I do?

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• 2011-07-02 14:37:11

  What is BMI and how is calculated?

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• 2011-07-02 14:33:28

  How is BMI used?

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• 2011-06-20 05:36:16

  What is the Body Mass Index (BMI)?

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  The BMI is calculated by dividing the person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared (kg/m2). The BMI is used as a clinical tool to determine if an individual has a healthy weight for their height, or if they are under or overweight. Typically a BMI of 30-39.9 kg/m2 means the person is obese, and 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 is normal.

• 2011-06-20 05:23:48

  How is BMI linked to life span?

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  According to a study, having a BMI over 25 may cause your life span to decrease significantly. If your BMI exceeds 30, your life expectancy decreases even more. For those who have a BMI above 35, health care costs are likely to be more than twice those of individuals with a BMI between 20 and 25. Treatment of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease account for much of this spending.

• 2011-06-20 05:23:21

  What is BMI and how do you interpret it?

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  The Body Mass Index or BMI is another important tool to help ascertain how obese or fat you are. BMI is defined as your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared.

  • If your BMI is below 20. Unless you are an athlete with a very high ratio of lean muscle–to–body fat, a BMI this low might mean that you are too thin and are possibly compromising your immune system.

  • If your BMI is between 20 and 22. This range is associated with living the longest and having the lowest incidence of serious illness.

  • If your BMI is between 23 and 25. These numbers are still within the acceptable range and are associated with good health.

  • If your BMI is between 26 and 30. Now you are entering the zone where there are serious health risks. A BMI this high puts you at risk for developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some kinds of cancers. You should definitely lower your weight through diet and exercise.

  • If your BMI is over 30. This is the worst-case scenario where you are definitely putting yourself at risk for all of the diseases mentioned above. It is imperative that you begin to lose weight and exercise.

• 2011-06-20 05:20:58

  How do I compute my pounds of body fat and lean muscle?

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  To get your total pounds of fat: Total weight (lb.) × percent body fat = total pounds of fat

  To get your pounds of lean muscle: Total weight – total pounds of fat = total pounds of lean muscle.

  For example, if you are a woman weighing 200 pounds and you find that you have 35 percent body fat, calculate the number of pounds of fat you carry using the following formula:

  200 lb. × .35 (% body fat) = 70 pounds of fat

  To calculate your pounds of lean muscle, use the following formula:

  200 lb. – 70 lb. of fat = 130 pounds of lean muscle

• 2011-06-01 16:33:26

  How Can I calculate my Body Mass Index?

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• 2011-06-01 16:32:26

  How do I know if I’m overweight or obese?

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• 2011-05-31 07:24:55

  What is BMI?

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