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Friday, November 20, 2009
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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Friday, November 20, 2009
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BMI is a measure of the amount of fat in your body. The results are based on height and weight. This test works for both adult men and women.
Being overweight (along with high blood pressure and high cholesterol) increases your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Make sure that your health care provider checks your weight and calculates your BMI at every visit. If they don't, ask them to do it – it only takes a minute. A BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight, 18.5 to 24.9 is normal, 25 to 29.9 is overweight, and 30 or above is considered obese. If you are overweight, it is critical that you begin a plan with your health care team to lose weight (and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease). Start small - set reasonable goals and make small changes in diet, portion size, and your activity level.
Make sure that your health care provider checks your weight and calculates your BMI at every visit. If they don't, ask them to do it – it only takes a minute. If you are overweight, it is critical that you begin a plan with your health care team to lose weight (and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease). Start small - set reasonable goals and make small changes in diet, portion size, and your activity level.
This article is a NetWellness exclusive. 
Last Reviewed: Jan 30, 2009
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David C Aron, MD, MS Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Associate Chief of Staff, VA Medical Center Division of Endocrinology School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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