Question 1

what's causes hyperlipidaemia in a person with a health lifestyle both physical and dietary?.p.s-person is 47yrs with a bmi  of 26.5

Accepted Answer

genetic: If your lifestyle is healthy and adequate and your cholesterol is still high, then it's most likely genetic is playing a factor..

Question 2

19.2 bmi okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its a good bmi- but i wouldn't want you to be much thinner than that.

Question 3

what is my bmi?

Accepted Answer

Body mass index: Body  mass index is a calculated number using the following formula:  (703 x weight in lbs.) divided by height in inches squared.  Ideal bmi is between 18.5 and 25.0.  Overweight is a bmi between 25.0-29.9, obese is a bmi of 30.0 or greater.

Question 4

how to reduce bmi?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Calories count when addressing weight,You need to subtract 500 calories a day from your current intake to lose one pound in a week. It's best to consult a dietician at your hospital for 1 session to determine your ideal weight, how many calories a day you should take in depending upon the level of your physical activity and a critique of your eating habits. You can also obtain a sample diet plan.

Question 5

what is optimal bmi?

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Overweight / obesity: Optimal bmi is 20-25 kg/m2.  Overweight is 25-30, obese is more than 30.  However, this is a guide, and individuals may vary.  Bmi is just weight/height, so someone (usually a male) who is stocky and muscular can have a high bmi yet be very lean.

Question 6

what exactly is bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Body mass index (bmi) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. Bmi provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. (cdc definition).

Question 7

what's the ideal bmi?

Accepted Answer

Best BMI: The healthiest is &lt;25. Those with this BMI OR LESS live the longest and healthiest on the average.

Data that lowering your BMI to this will give you the same benefits are not available.

Question 8

what is a healthy bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI is 18.5 to 24.9: BMI: Underweight: Your BMI is less than 18.5. Healthy weight: Your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight: Your BMI is 25 to 29.9. Obese: Your BMI is 30 or higher. I wish you well with your health!

Question 9

is a bmi of 25.5 good?

Accepted Answer

In indicates : That you're very slightly overweight. Eat less and exercise more to lost the weight for your overall health. Bmi is just a measurement of weight relative to height. It's not reflective of your overall health; and it's not "good" or "bad", it's just a calculation.

Question 10

how do i lower my bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Body mass index is a measure of weight to ht squared (kg/sg.m).  Typically high BMI correlates to being overweight. Weight loss can be achieved by reducing calories, following low glycemic diet and increasing activity. High intensity interval training can be of particular benefit.

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