Body mass index

Question 1

What is BMI ?

Answer 1

It is way measuring the amount of body fat in the body, being overweight or obese puts strain on the body systems seriously affecting physical health .

Question 2

A combination of what will lower the risk of being overweight ?

Answer 2

healthy diet , exercise .

Question 3

What are the six categories based on BMI ?

Answer 3

Underweight <18.5 , Healthy weight 18.5-24.9 , Overweight 25-29.9 , Obese 30-34.9 , Severely obese 35-39.9 , Morbidly obese >40 .

Question 4

Name some the risks to health if your underweight ?

Answer 4

Anaemia , osteoporosis ( fragile bones ) , weak immune systems , colds / flu .

Question 5

Name some of the risks of being overweight ?

Answer 5

Heart disease , high blood pressure , type

2 diabetes , stroke , arthritis .

Question 6

Although BMI is suitable guide for a healthy weight it does not take account ?

Answer 6

Muscle mass , bone density , age , gender .