According to the World Health Organization: What is obesity and overweight? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may be harmful to health.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? It is a simple weight-for-height index commonly used to categorize overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters (kg/m2).
What does overweight and obesity mean? For adults, the World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity as:
*Overweight is a BMI greater than or equal to 25.
*Obesity is a body mass index greater than or equal to 30.
Underweight (underweight) is a BMI of less than 18.5 .
For children, age should be considered when determining overweight and obesity.
The risk of developing noncommunicable diseases increases with increasing body mass index, such as:
* Cardiovascular diseases (mainly heart disease and stroke), diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal disorders (particularly osteoporosis) and some types of cancer
Overweight and obesity, as well as the associated noncommunicable diseases, can largely be prevented by:
√ Reducing energy intake of total fats and sugars.
√ Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts.
√ Engage in regular physical activity (60 minutes per day for children and 150 minutes per week for adults.
√ Regular monitoring of weight
Beurer helps you keep track of your weight with the GS 12 glass bathroom scale:
Glass scale made of safety glass
Large fixed surface 30 x 30 cm
Switch technology: quick start
Vibration is on
- Capacity 150 kg increment 100 g