Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Ideal Measurement

Body shapeWhich of these pictures resemble your body?  Which one do you like to have?
The less health risk you have if your body looks like the one at the left end.

Assess your weight and body fat.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a standard weight assessment using this formula.
BMI = kg / m²  =  weight in kilograms / height in meters²

You can 
refer to the BMI chart  to know your body mass index
.
BMI Rating                Weight Assessment
Under 20 (men)        Underweight (slender and lean)
Under 19 (women)   Underweight (slender and lean)
20 - 24.99                 Normal weight (ideal weight range)
25 - 29.99                 Overweight
25 - 27                      Could be a healthy range
                                   if large-boned and heavily muscled
30 - 39.99                 Obese (high health risk)
40 and above           Very serious obesity
                                  (high risk for health complications)
A high BMI can be associated with serious health risks including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  Your BMI provides a helpful guideline for achieving the weight range that is healthiest for you.  Using your BMI results, explore your personal path to healthier living with the help of Herbalife.  Herbalife is dedicated to helping people change their lives, both through powerful support and good nutrition made simple!Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) - Total body fat is not the sole indicator of weight-related problems.  Fat distribution is also relevant.  WHR shows the proportion of stored body fat around your hip and waist.  This is calculated by dividing the waist measurement by hip measurement.  (Hip is the widest part of your butt.)  Ideal WHR for men is 0.95 or less.  Ideal WHR for women is 0.8 or less.

WHR = waist / hip (men <=0.95; women <= 0.8)

Waistline - Your waistline can also tell you if you are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. (World Heart Federation)
                                      Increased Risk             High Risk
Men - not Asian                94 - 101 cm                >= 102 cm
Men - Asian                          -                             >= 90 cm
Women - not Asian           80 - 87 cm                   >= 88 cm
Women - Asian                     -                             >= 80 cm



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