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Know Your Healthy Weight

dietThere are a variety of ways to provide advice on healthy weight. Since each method has its advantages and limitations, should only be used as a guide to the weight range where you are. These methods do not provide a formal diagnosis. program provides two measurements of this type: the healthy weight charts Calculator Body Mass Index. In the end, we’ll show you the table for your healthy weight. And, when you complete the assessment of diet, you will know what your body mass index.

To learn how to use the healthy weight chart, simply find your gender (vertical axis) and your height (horizontal axis). There you will find in centimeters or inches, and this is how to locate your recommended healthy weight for your height. Keep in mind that the healthy weight chart does not take into consideration the constitution of your body or the percentage of fat and muscle mass you have. Both impact your body weight. For example, the healthy weight of a person who has established small and a high body fat percentage would be lower than a person who has the same stature but big up and a low percentage of fat.

From the table, if you are above your healthy weight for your height, you probably need to lose weight. Following program, will have a guide step by step forward, achieving gradual weight loss and appropriately. It is always important to consult your physician with any questions or concerns you have about your weight, and inform you about any changes you’ve decided on your eating habits or physical activity.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

obesityBody mass index or Quetelet Index is the method as a benchmark of obesity consisting of the quotient obtained by dividing weight (kilograms) by the square of height (meters).

Measures Body Mass Index

BMI as an isolated measure has a number of problems:

- Poorly predicts the degree of adiposity in both men and women.

- No specific data about the distribution of body fat.

Fat mass and fat free

It is important to know the basics when it comes to measuring the body mass. Fat-free mass and fat are the two main compartments of the body from the functional standpoint.

The fat-free mass is mainly composed of muscle, bone and vital organs and fat mass including subcutaneous fat, visceral and brown (which in adults is virtually residual).

The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet

High consumption of cereals, vegetables, fish or olive oil and moderate consumption of dairy products, meat or wine are the premises of a good Mediterranean diet, according to studies by Dr. Trichopoulou, better health.

Monitoring of the Mediterranean diet entails, according to this doctor specializing in Biopathology, a reduction in total mortality. Moreover, this type of diet also helps to reduce blood pressure and increases the survival of older people.

However, this diet does not significantly affect the body mass index. This is because only with a good diet is not meeting its objectives. The prevalence of overweight due to inactivity along with excessive energy intake.

According to studies carried out in Italy over the last decade, the consumption of fruits and vegetables decreases the risk of epithelial cancer. In addition, fish and therefore the diet omega 3 fatty acids and olive oil have also proven to help prevent some cancers.