| Weight-Related
Health Dangers: Apart from insulin resistance
and type2 diabetes, excess body fat can cause a variety
of health problems, such as:
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Urinary stress incontinence
Waist Circumference:
For people with a BMI of 34 or less, waist circumference
provides another yardstick for measurement of risk factors.
This is because body fat tissue around the stomach poses
greater health risk than body fat in other parts of
the body. According to some studies, abdominal fat has
a role in the development of high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, high blood sugar, and heart disease and
diabetes.
Healthy Waist Circumference
- Men Over 37 inches- slight health risk.
- Over 40 inches- increased risk.
- Women
- Over 31 inches- slight health risk.
- Over 35 inches- increased risk.
For obese (BMI > 29.9) and overweight (BMI 25-29.9)
people, weight reduction is recommended. Even a minor
loss of weight (just 10 % of your current weight) will
help to reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases
like diabetes. Regular exercise and proper nutrition
are key factors in leading a healthy lifestyle and reducing
risk for diseases. |
