A Thin Body Weight = A Healthy Body Weight?

Being overweight is becoming significant phenomenon in children in the Western world. According to the research, this problem also occurs in Eastern World. It states that today’s youth may not enjoy a like span that is as long as what their parents will enjoy. There are several diseases such as diabetes, health complications, occurred most common in older people, is now affecting children at an alarming rate. Therefore, it is important to help overweight youth reach and maintain a healthy body weight. To achieve it, promoting exercise and healthy eating are the best way to reverse this trend.

It is no doubt that “A healthy body weight” is essential for a good health. Not only to decrease the risks for many serious diseases, but also to provide more energy for you to enjoy a healthier and fuller life. A healthy weight is a weight at which you will feel fit and flexible; fall healthy and energetic; and be at lower risk for weight-related health problems. It relieves stress on the back and joints, making movement easier.

However, you might notice that a healthy weight should not be confused with a thin weight. Be too thin or constantly trying to get thin with one diet after another is not healthy, even physically or emotionally.

BMI (Body Mass Index) is used to measure and classify overweight and obesity. Tall people tend to weight more due to mass associated with longer bones and surroundings tissue. This ratio factor an individual’s height into the equation. The equation is defined as follows:

The recommended BMI Chart: weight(kg)/(Height(m) x Height(m))

Underweight BMI less than= 18.5
Ideal BMI= 18.5-25
Overweight BMI= 25-30
Obese - should lose weight BMI= 30-40
Very obese - lose weight now BMI greater than= 40

Therefore, the healthy range is considered to be between a BMI of 18.5 and 24.9.
But, do remember that BMI does not give accurate results for athletes because it does not make any allowances for the body’s muscular development. Elderly people and growing children should also avoid using BMI as a method of calculating body fat. Therefore, do remember that BMI does not calculate body fat.

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