Is my weight ideal?
There are 2 ways of assessing if your weight is deal. One way is to assess you BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) . The BMI is an index of obesity in adults, based on height and weight measurements and is calculated by using the following formula:
weight (kg)
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height (m) X height (m)
| BMI (Adults) | Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes |
| <18.5 | Risk of nutritional deficiency diseases and osteoporosis |
| 18.5 � 22.9 | Low Risk (healthy range) |
| 23.0 � 27.4 | Moderate Risk |
| 27.5 and above | High Risk |
You can also assess your own weight by comparing it with the following chart which takes into account your body frame , whether small , medium or large frame.
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