Interesting facts about weight management
Is the BMI accurate?- The body mass index or BMI is a simple calculation used to categorise people into underweight healthy weight, overweight or obese ranges. However, it is flawed in that it doesn’t take into consideration someone's body composition (such as muscle mass or bone structure) and therefore is more of a guide. What we do know is that it is a measure of relative risk towards having a chronic illness because of weight. If a BMI is under 18.5 then a person has higher relative risk of malnourishment. If their BMI is greater than 30, they have greater relative risk of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Is a low carb diet bad for me for weight loss?- ....
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