How to know if you have overweight obesity?

Obesity is determined by calculating body mass index (BMI).


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To calculate BMI, take the weight (in kg) divided by the height of the body (in m).

BMI = weight (kg) / squared height (m)

Standards of Asian health status calculated by BMI of the World Health Organization (WHO) are as follows:

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If your BMI is between 25 and 30, you should change your lifestyle. BMI of 30 or more, you should go to your doctor for advice.

As recommended by WHO, just 10% of your body weight loss reduces the risk of causing many obesity-related diseases such as high blood pressure, blood sugar, blood fat, cardiovascular disease and premature death.

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By reducing 10% of your body weight, you have reduced the risk of many obesity-related diseases.(Photo: healthypanacea.com).

The first thing you need to do to avoid obesity is to adopt a healthy diet and follow a well-balanced nutritional principle.