Tag: BMI

We live in a society where the voices that pressure us into looking one way or the other can make us want to focus on looking too thin (underweight) or having ‘enough body’ (overweight or obese). These voices can be from the media, friends, spouses/partners, family, culture and sometimes the.......

Underweight is a term used in describing an individual whose weight is below the recommended weight for his/her height and also has inadequate body fat to sustain the body. The BMI calculation is used in determining whether an individual is underweight or not. A person is underweight when their BMI.......

Overweight or obesity is a term used in describing an individual who has excess body fat. Simple methods such as Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations and waist circumference measurement are used in defining it. Individuals aged 18 and above are considered overweight when their BMI is between 25 and 30........

In this article we explain two simple methods you can use to get a rough idea of your nutritional status. 1) Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) This is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres{Weight in kg/ (height in metres)2}. Now.......

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