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Body Mass Index, referred to as BMI, is used to determine whether or not a person is overweight and/or obese. BMI is a calculation of your height/weight ratio. The American Obesity Association, provides this formula:
Your Weight (in pounds) x 704.5
Your Height x Your Height (in inches)
According to the The National Institute of Health (NIH) the definitions for obesity for adults are as follows:
: BMI of 25 to 29.9
BMI of 30 to 34.9
BMI of 35 to 39.9
BMI of over 40
Another indicator of being overweight or obese is a waist circumference of over 35" for females or over 40" for males.
Not only can obesity compromise quality of life, but it can also be a significant,
contributing factor in the development of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, sleep apnea, some cancers, infertility, pulmonary/respiratory problems
and gall bladder disease.
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