Weight Management

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for optimal body function, including the health of your bones, muscles, brain, and heart. A healthy weight supports smooth bodily functions and ensures that your systems work efficiently throughout life.

Impact of excess weight:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease

Benefits of weight loss:

  • Risk Reduction
  • Health Improvements

What Is the ideal weight?                                                                                                         

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) helps estimate if you’re in a healthy weight range. BMI is calculated as:

BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m²)

BMI classifications:

  • Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
  • Normal weight: BMI 18.5–24.9
  • Overweight: BMI 25–29.9
  • Obese: BMI 30 or above

Health risks associated with BMI:

  • Underweight (BMI < 18.5)
  • Overweight & Obesity (BMI ≥ 25) Limitations Of BMI:
  • Incomplete Health Assessment
  • Body Composition Differences

Weight discrimination in healthcare

  • Avoidance of Medical Care
  • Inaccurate Diagnoses

Impact of weight stigma on daily life:

  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health How to keep a healthy weight
  • Eat Protein, Fat, and Vegetables
  • Move Your Body
  • Eat More Fiber
  • Eat Mindfully
  • Stay Hydrated and get enough sleep
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