FIRST STEP IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
KNOW YOUR CATEGORY The first step in weight management is to know whether you are in which category Ø Under weight (Need to gain some weight) Ø Normal weight (Need to maintain the weight) Ø Overweight (Need to lose some weight) To calculate in which category u fall on u need to know about BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI - BODY MASS INDEX World level approved Concept BMI = W / H 2 = Weight (kg)/ Height 2 ( m) If a person height is 175 cm (1.75m) and weight 70Kg then BMI = 70 / (1.75) 2 = 22.8 If BMI Below 18.5 = Under Weight 18.5 to 24.9 = Normal Weight 25 to 29.9 = Pre- Obesity 30 to 34.9 = Obesity Class 1 35 to 39.9 = Obesity Class 2 Above 40 = Obesity Class 3 P...