Wednesday, 10 August 2011

The Right Size by Dr. Okogwu - Nwoye (Internal Medicine Specialist, Roding Medical Center Ltd.)




Is there such a thing as the “Right Size”?

I actually googled just that and not much was found on the “right size” of a person. 

Today in the world of Medicine, BMI’s (Body Mass Index) are being calculated to determine risk factors for certain diseases.

Obesity is having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters (m) squared.

BMI
Weight status
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5 — 24.9
Normal
25.0 — 29.9
Overweight
30.0 and higher
Obese
40.0 and higher
Extreme obesity

 Some people will need to loose weight while others will need to maintain their weight. Some even are underweight and need to gain weight. 

Having a low BMI (less than 18.5) in itself is a risk factor for a number of diseases such as reduced bone density, osteoporosis, fertility and pregnancy complications.

For the complete article be sure to purchase the September issue of Byus4us Magazine.

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