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The Body Mass Index (BMI) is the ratio of a person's weight (in kilograms) to the square of his / her height (in metres).
Although BMI is a good starting point for weight loss evaluation, doctors emphasize that weight alone does not always reflect the body muscle content. For instance, rugby players are renowned for their size and often weigh well over 15st (210lbs), but the main contribution to their weight is usually muscle.
As the strain on the NHS pocket increases, PCT's are having to make decisions whether to operate on people with very high BMI's. These people are more likely to require operations such as hip and knee replacements, and due to their excess weight pose an increased risk. Therefore BMI is a good indication of risk for the patient. So it also a useful tool and, when considering your own health, you should endeavour to lower it.
The ideal BMI is between 19-25.
You can check your BMI on the chart below or CLICK HERE for the NHS Diret online calculator.
Obesity, defined as a BMI of more than 30, is a growing problem in many OECD countries. Below is a diagram illustrating the percentage of various populations exceeding a BMI of 30.
A Body Mass Index Chart (as shown below) is provided free with The Diet Plate ® products and provides an easy to follow indication of your ideal weight for your height. It shows weights and heights using old and metric weights and measures, and will tell you whether you are Underweight, OK, Overweight, Fat, or Very Fat. It also gives a clear indication of the difference between your actual weight and you ideal weight, which can be used to help you with your slimming plan.
- Underweight - You may need to eat more food, but go for a well-balanced nutritious diet. If you are very underweight, see your doctor for more advice.
- OK - You're eating the right amount of food to keep your weight at the desired level. Ensure you continue to choose a healthy balance diet. Keep up the good work.
- Overweight - It would be beneficial to start using The Diet Plate ® to help you get your portions under control again.
- Fat - It is really important to lose weight as your health may suffer at your current weight.
- Very Fat - Being this overweight could be a serious risk to your health. You urgently need to lose weight and would be well advized to see a doctor or dietitian. Please take The Diet Plate ® with you and talk to them about using it to effectively manage your weight.
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