OBESITY AND

DISORDERS
OBESITY IS A MEDICAL
CONDITION OR A DISORDER
WHICH INVOLVES EXCESSIVE
BODY FAT THAT CAUSES
MANY HEALTH PROBLEMS.
 BMI?
BMI is Body Mass Index is a measure of
body fat based on the weight and height of an
individual.

BMI is given as :
BMI= WEIGHT(KG)
HEIGHT(M2)
BMI INDICATION TABLE
BMI (FROM) BMI (UPTO)
CLASSIFICATION

0 18.5 UNDER WEIGHT

18.5 25.0 NORMAL WEIGHT

25.0 30.0 OVER WEIGHT

30.0 35.0 CLASS I OBESITY

35.0 40.0 CLASS II OBESITY

40.0 MORE CLASS III OBESITY

 VARIOUS DISORDERS
DUE TO OBESITY
Diabetes
Heart disorders
Hypertension
Cancer
Gout
Sleep Apnea
Kidney diseases
Gall bladder diseases
HOW TO AVOID OBESITY?
Avoid eating junk foods and foods containing
excessive fat
Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol
Regular physical exercise
Taking healthier diet like fresh fruits and
vegetables
Avoid intake of drugs
Frequent weight checkup
Drink plenty of water instead of beverages