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HOMEOPATHY
&
LIFESTYLE
MANAGEMENT
DR.SMITA NAMBISON
BHMS, M.D (Cosmetology), PGDNHE
(Gold Medalist)
Chairperson,
Nambison’s SoftroniX
www.nambison.com; www.diagnozit.com
Ex-Asst. Professor,
Department of Pharmaceuticals,
N.S.Homoeopathic Medical College, Bhopal (M.P) INDIA
President,
SAAHAS, Society of Advanced Homeopathic Sciences
OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges
of weight that are greater than what is generally
considered healthy for a given height.
The two surveys also show increases in overweight
among children and teens. For children aged 2–5
years, the prevalence of overweight increased from
5.0% to 13.9%; for those aged 6–11 years,
prevalence increased from 6.5% to 18.8%; and for
those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from
5.0% to 17.4%.
Definitions for Adults
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are
determined by using weight and height to calculate
a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is
used because, for most people, it correlates with
their amount of body fat.
An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is
considered overweight.
An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is
considered obese.
Height Weight Range BMI Considered