Risk Factors Associated With Excess Weight
If you’re currently at a healthy weight, you’re already one step ahead of the game. To stay at a healthy weight, it’s worth doing a little planning now. Or maybe you are overweight but aren’t ready to lose weight yet. If this is the case, preventing further weight gain is a worthy goal. As people age, their body composition gradually shifts — the proportion of muscle decreases and the proportion of fat increases. This shift slows their metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. In addition, some people become less physically active as they get older, increasing the risk of weight gain. The good news is that weight gain can be prevented, see how here. In addition to choosing a lifestyle that includes good eating habits and daily physical activity, by avoiding weight gain, you avoid higher risks of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and some forms of cancer. With this fact, scientifically proven natural-based remedies have developed and are proven to assist in the weight loss journey. Click here to learn more.
Adults with obesity are at increased risk for many other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and poorer mental health. Some studies have indicated that the health risks associated with obesity may occur at a lower body mass index (BMI) for some people of Asian descent. Individuals should talk regularly with their healthcare provider about their body mass index, family history of chronic disease, current lifestyle, and health risks. Lose weight easily here and avoid chronic diseases here.
Risk Factors for Over-Weight & Diabetes-Related Complications
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack. Get regular physical activity to help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Learn how to control high blood sugar here.
High Blood Pressure
69.0% had a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher or were on prescription medication for their high blood pressure.
High Cholesterol
44.3% had a non-HDL level of 130 mg/dL or higher. Specifically:
22.1% had a non-HDL level of 130 to 159 mg/dL.
12.5% had a non-HDL level of 160 to 189 mg/dL.
9.7% had a non-HDL level of 190 mg/dL or higher.
Overweight and Obesity
89.8% were overweight or had obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or higher. Specifically:
27.7% were overweight (BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2).
45.8% had obesity (BMI of 30.0 to 39.9 kg/m2).
16.2% had extreme obesity (BMI of 40.0 kg/m2 or higher).
Adult Body Mass Index
BMI is a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can indicate high body fatness.
To calculate BMI, see the Adult BMI Calculator or determine BMI by finding your height and weight in this BMI Index Chart
If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.
If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range.
If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range.
If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.
Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories:
Class 1: BMI of 30 to < 35
Class 2: BMI of 35 to < 40
Class 3: BMI of 40 or higher. Class 3 obesity is sometimes categorized as “severe” obesity. Control obesity easily here.
Height Weight Range BMI Considered
5′ 9″
124 lbs or less Below 18.5 Underweight
125 lbs to 168 lbs 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy weight
169 lbs to 202 lbs 25.0 to 29.9 Overweight
203 lbs or more 30 or higher Obesity
271 lbs or more 40 or higher Class 3 Obesity
BMI does not measure body fat directly, but BMI is moderately correlated with more direct measures of body fat obtained from skinfold thickness measurements, bioelectrical impedance, underwater weighing, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and other methods. Furthermore, BMI appears to be strongly correlated with various adverse health outcomes consistent with these more direct measures of body fatness. Learn how to achieve your ideal weight here.