Obesity
Obesity
is a serious problem in the United States and several other western
nations. It was estimated that over one-fifth of the U.S. population
aged 20 years and older was obese in 2000. The prevalence of obesity
among U.S. adults increased from 19.4 percent in 1997 to 21.8
percent in 2000, a 12 percent increase. With several million Americans
affected by obesity, there is a clear demand for scientific information
on the subject of weight loss.
Body Mass
Index (BMI)
BODY
MASS INDEX (BMI) is a single number which expresses a relationship
between height, body surface area, and body weight. The BMI is very
useful because it correlates very closely to your body fat percentage
which is much more difficult to measure.
This
simple BMI tool will calculate your
BMI and tell you your "weight status" according to the
Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Instructions:
1. Download
2. Selec the Save option when prompted
3. When downloaded, click on open .
4. Enter your weight and height and click on "Calculate BMI".
The information on this site is not meant to replace
professional medical advice. As with all prescription medication,
your doctor is the best person to advice you about side effects
and possible potential risks.
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