Purpose: To prevent obesity in adolescents and their families and promote healthy lifestyles throughout their lives.
The definition of obesity is the " excessive accumulation of body fat."
How can you find out if you are overweight or obese?
Simple, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to measure whether or not you are obese.
You are overweight if your BMI falls between 25 and 29.9.
If your BMI is greater or equal to 30, then you are considered obese.
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Risk of Associated Disease According to BMI and Waist Size |
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| BMI |
Waist less than or equal to 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women) |
Waist greater than 40 in. (men) or 35 in. (women) |
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| 18.5 or less | Underweight | -- | N/A |
| 18.5 - 24.9 | Normal | -- | N/A |
| 25.0 - 29.9 | Overweight | Increased | High |
| 30.0 - 34.9 | Obese | High | Very High |
| 35.0 - 39.9 | Obese | Very High | Very High |
| 40 or greater | Extremely Obese | Extremely High | Extremely High |
Although, figuring your BMI can be helpful, but can also be a hassle. The internet has a wide variety of tools to assist you in figuring your BMI. http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/BMI.html
-This website will assist you in figuring your BMI, so basically, you do not have to mess with all that math.
www.cdc.gov At this site you will find more information on other facts and sign of obesity.
For other symptoms check out the above website- www.cdc.gov.
Contact information:
Nathan De Hoyos, MD: Health Promoter
817-555-6789
1313 Mockingbird ln.
Smallville, TX 76247
e-mail- Nathan715@juno.com
Last updated: April 29, 2004
