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NOTE
Asians have a separate BMI range
due to their different body composition.
Health
Indication
BMI
Range
Description
Under-
weight
Less
than
20.0
Your body
weight is
currently lower
than average.
Work toward
healthy, regular
food intake
and exercise
routine to
build up your
health to
recommended
levels.
*Asian
BMI:
Less
than
18.5
Recom-
mended
20.0
– 25.0
Your health
is at the
recommended
level. Maintain
a balanced diet
and exercise
to keep your
current level of
health.
*Asian
BMI:
18.5
– 23.0
Over-
weight
25.1
– 29.9
Your body
weight may be
above normal.
Increase your
exercise and
work out a diet
plan to lower
your risk for
serious illness.
*Asian
BMI:
23.1
– 29.9
Obese
30.0 or
greater
At this level,
you may be
at risk for
heart disease,
high blood
pressure, and
other illnesses.
Consult with
your doctor
to develop a
proper health
and fitness
plan.
*Asian
BMI:
30.0 or
greater
References:
1. Jequier, E. (1987)
Energy, obesity, and
body weight standards.
2. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition, 45, 1035-1047
3. Japan Society for the Study of
Obesity
4. The Weight Loss Research
Center
5. myDr. (www.mydr.com.au)
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body Fat Percentage is a measurement
of the total percentage of fat in your body.
For example, if you weigh 70 kg and your
Body Fat Percentage is 15%, then you
are retaining 10.5 kg of fat. The remaining
weight is composed of muscles, bones,
tissues, and water weight.
Among overweight people, it is excess fat
and not weight alone that carries health
risks. Since the body comprises elements
of varying densities, weight or BMI cannot
fully measure exactly how much excess
fat a person carries. For example, two
people of the same weight and BMI may
have big differences in body composition.
One may carry excess fat while the other
carry acceptable level of fat needed to
regulate the body. As such, a Body Fat
Percentage measurement is an effective
assessment of your current health level.
NOTE
Essential fat is necessary for bodily
functions, since it helps to maintain body
temperature an insulate organs and
tissues.
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