Know your BMI, Know your Risks
February 28, 2010 by sharm
Filed under Facebook & Twitter Updates, Highlights
Knowing how to calculate your BMI can save your life.
BMI = Weight (kg) / (Height x Height) (metre)
| BMI (kg/m²) for Adults | Health Risk |
|
27.5 and above |
High Risk |
|
23.0 -27.4 |
Moderate Risk |
|
18.5 – 22.9 |
Low Risk (Healthy Range) |
|
Less than18.5 |
Risk of nutritional deficiency diseases and osteoporosis |
If you’re in the Moderate to High Risk categories, please see your family physician and start working out. Your body will thank you for it.. very soon
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Source: Video and table courtesy of Health Promotion Board, Singapore.
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