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stands for body mass index. It is a surrogate measure of the amount of fat in the body,http://www.coachoutletstoreonline2013.info. It is widely used as a good indicator of body fat, and it is easy and convenient to use without incurring high costs.
Using sophisticated methods to measure body fat requires highly trained personnel and expensive equipment,Coach Outlet. Moreover,Coach Factory Outlet, these methods are not suitable in most clinical or home situations.
To find out your BMI,Coach Outlet Store, you just need a weight scale, a measuring tape and a calculator. Isn’t it simple? The formula used to calculate BMI is:
BMI (kg/m2) = (weight in kg)/height in meter x height in meter
It should suit most people, except for those who are very muscular (such as body builders) and pregnant women.
Asians face a high risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high blood lipids, and diabetes even while they have relatively low levels of BMI. These risk factors can in turn lead to disease such as heart attack or stroke if they are not detected and treated early.
After examining the data from some 10 Asian countries, WHO (World Health Organization) recommended the BMI levels for Asians to be redefined according to their risk levels instead of weight categories. The usual BMI defined by WHO is in accordance to weight categories:
– Obese (BMI 30 and above);
– Overweight (25
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