Under new guidelines, people with BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered
overweight, while those with BMI of 30 and above are considered obese. Those with BMI of 18.5 or less are
considered underweight.
Underweight: Health risks
associated with the underweight category include under nutrition, osteoporosis, infertility, and
impaired immunocompetence.
You may be prone for frequent infection and more stress at work. Underweight may also be an
indication of an eating disorder or other underlying illness.
Overweight: Health risks
associated with overweight and obesity include Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood
pressure, early heart attacks and Gallbladder disease. It can also cause snoring, long pauses
during breath during sleep and certain cancers.
If you wish have a personalized diet plan and tips on how to stay motivated during your Weight
management program please take the help of our Doctors.
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