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Is your weight within normal limits?

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is an easy way to find out if your weight is within normal limits or not.

Calculation Method：divide your weight (kg) by the square of your height (m).
    Formula:Body Mass Index (BMI) = Weight (kg)/[Height (m)]2

The WHO’s BMI classification criteria for Asian populations are as follows:
＊BMI of 18.5 or less = Underweight
＊18.5 to less than 22.99 = Normal weight
＊23.0 to less than 24.99 = Overweight
＊25.0 to 29.99 = Obesity (Class 1)
＊≧30.0 = Obesity (Class 2)
Is your weight within normal limits?
Research indicates that It is important to know where excess fat is stored inside your body.
Research indicates that people with fat deposits around their waists (Apple- shaped) have a greater risk of contracting heart disease and diabetes than those with fat deposits around their hips (Pear-shaped).