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While BMI does not actually measure body fat, and
should not be used alone for diagnosis, it does
serve as a useful general guideline.
There are countless people in the world who are
overweight, due to genetics, poor diet, sedentary
lifestyle, various health issues, or a combination
of these factors. The majority of overweight
people are simply obese, which is defined as an
excess of 20 pounds or more over “normal” weight.
Obesity is also classified into categories of Body
Mass Index (BMI). BMI is calculated by a person’s
weight in kilograms, divided by their height in
meters squared (BMI = weight (kg) / height (m2).
This can also be calculated by a person’s weight
in pounds, divided by their height in inches
squared, multiplied by a correction factor
(lbs/inches2 X 703).
Morbid Obesity is usually classified as:
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Weighing in excess of 100 pounds over your ideal
body weight.
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Weighing double your ideal body weight.
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Having a BMI of 40 or higher.
If you are morbidly obese, you have major risks
to your:
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Health
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Psychological and Social well-being
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Day
to Day living
Obese people usually have an increased
health risk for:
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Diabetes
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Joint Problems
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High
Blood Pressure
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High
Cholesterol
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Gallbladder problems
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Breathing difficulties
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Heart & Vascular disease
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