Body Mass Index (BMI) Guide PDF

BODY MASS INDEX: Classification BMI kg/m Underweight < 18,5 Normal 18,5 – 24,9 Overweight 25,0 – 29,9 Obesity, class I 30,0 – 34,9 O...

BODY MASS INDEX: Classification BMI kg/m Underweight < 18,5 Normal 18,5 – 24,9 Overweight 25,0 – 29,9 Obesity, class I 30,0 – 34,9 Obesity, class II 35,0 – 39,9 Extreme obesity, class III 40 Ways to change your diet and life style once one become type 2 diabetic or over weight: Life style changes: Food intake changes: 1. Get more active 1. Eat a variety of fruit and vegetables 2. Red food labels and be 2. Low fat products aware of added sugar 3. Do not skip meals 3. Lower intake of foods with high added kilojoule and low in nutrients 4. Cut down on alcohol 4. Use smaller plates and portion sizes 5. Spend less time indoors 5. Consume foods that are high in fiber 6. Limit screen time 6. Drink a lot of water 7. Create a rewards system by being active BMI FORMULA: Weight in kg / height in m² Once your BMI is increased you can have a higher risk in:  Heart disease  High blood pressure  Type 2 diabetes  Certain cancers Being underweight can lead to:  A weakened immune system  Respiratory disease  Digestive disease  Cancer  Osteoporosis