BMI

Question 1

BMI definition

Answer 1

body mass index is a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height
overweight = BMI over 25

Question 2

resulting risks

Answer 2

• cardiovascular disease
• type 2 diabetes

Question 3

BMI and cardiovascular disease

Answer 3

high body mass index usually means there is a greater strain on the heart due to extra body mass, which increases the risk of hypertension and of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. This increases the rate of atherosclerosis and the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and contributes to mortality rates

Question 4

BMI and type 2 diabetes