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Body Mass Index (Health Status
Indicator)
The body mass
index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measurement
which compares a person's weight and height. Though it does
not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a
useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how
tall a person is. Due to its ease of measurement and
calculation, it is used as diagnostic tool to identify
obesity problems within a population. |
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An easy way to judge weather you lie
in the underweight, normal or overweight category is to
calculate your BMI. |
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We are NOW following the stricter BMI Range definition for
Indians as defined by the Indian Health Ministry which has
been established due to the elevated Health Risks of
Indians.
The Indian standards were prepared with the help of more
than 200 experts from the Indian Council of Medical
Research, National Institute of Nutrition, AIIMS, Sir Ganga
Ram Hospital, Indian Association of Advancement of Research
on Obesity, Association of Physicians of India, Fortis
Hospital, Diabetes India, Diabetes Foundation and Nutrition
Foundation of India. |
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STATUS |
DISEASE RISK |
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<18.5 |
Underweight |
Makes you more prone to digestive problems,
weakness, chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety, and
hormonal dysfunctions |
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18.5 - 23.0 |
Normal |
You are better equipped to handle stress, have good
energy levels and vitality, are resistant to
illness, and are in a good physical condition |
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23.1 - 25.0 |
Overweight |
Makes you more prone to fatigue, digestive problems,
circulation problems, varicose veins, etc |
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>25.0 |
Obese |
Makes you more prone to diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovascular diseases, strokes, joint problems,
arthritis, Spinal problems etc. |
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The ranges currently being accepted worldwide include: |
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| BMI |
STATUS |
DISEASE RISK |
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<18.5 |
Underweight |
Makes you more prone to digestive problems,
weakness, chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety, and
hormonal dysfunctions |
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18.5-24.9 |
Normal |
You are better equipped to handle stress, have good
energy levels and vitality, are resistant to
illness, and are in a good physical condition |
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25.0-29.9 |
Overweight |
Makes you more prone to fatigue, digestive problems,
circulation problems, varicose veins, etc |
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30.0 and Above |
Obese |
Makes you more prone to diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovascular diseases, strokes, joint problems,
arthritis, Spinal problems etc. |
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