The health problems posed by obesity and over weight conditions are well known. Apart from the various health problems, over weight restricts the physical activity and your very mobility.
But what is over weight ? Is it a comparison between persons ? If you compare yourself with a well shaped and maintained model or an actor, you may look over weight. How to know ? There are well established ways.
There are three factors, to assess your risk, according to the National heart , Lung and blood Institute.
1. Body mass Index : It is a reliable indicator of total body fat , which is related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid for both men and women, but with limitations for athletes and older persons. Calculate your BMI, to check your condition.
2. Waist Circumference : Measure your waist circumference with a measuring tape. . This risk increases with a waist measurement of over 40 inches in men and over 35 inches in women
3. Additional risk factors : High blood pressure (hypertension), high LDL-cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) , low HDL-cholesterol ("good" cholesterol), high triglycerides, high blood glucose (sugar) , family history of premature heart disease, physical inactivity , cigarette smoking
After going through these steps, if you find yourself in the overweight or obese category, you need to plan for weight loss program , weight loss supplements , after consulting your doctor.
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