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your BMI is below 20:
This indicates a lean BMI, which means you have
a low amount of body fat. If you are an athlete,
this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete,
a lean BMI can indicate that your weight may
be too low which may lower your immunity. If
your BMI and body weight are low, you should
consider gaining weight through good diet and
exercise habits, to increase your muscle mass.
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If your BMI is between 20 and 22:
This indicates the ideal, healthy amount of
body fat, which is associated with living longest,
and the lowest incidence of serious illness.
Coincidentally, it seems this ratio is what
many individuals perceive to be the most aesthetically
attractive.
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If your BMI is between 22 and 25:
This is still considered an acceptable range,
and is associated with good health.
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If your BMI is between 25 and 30:
You are considered “Hefty” and should
finds ways to lower your weight, through diet
and exercise. You are at increased risk for
a variety of illnesses at your present weight.
You should lose weight by changing your diet
and exercising more.
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If your BMI is over 30:
This indicates an unhealthy condition, your
excess “Phat” is putting you at
risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure, gall bladder disease and some cancers.
You should lose weight by changing your diet
and exercising more.
Your BMI is an objective scientific measure,
that uses your height and weight. You can calculate
your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms
by the square of your height in meters.
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