Individuals with a high BMI (especially before the age of 50) are more likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, and other chronic disease. Although BMI is not always the most accurate method to gauge health it provides a fairly reliable snapshot of problems associated with weight.
The healthiest BMI is between 20-24.9 – this is the recommended range. As soon as people tip into the 25-30 range, they face a 13% greater risk of death over a ten year span. A BMI of 30-34.9 (clinically obese) increases the overall risk of death by 44% in that same time frame.
What’s your BMI? Do you fall within the healthy range – or are you an at-risk individual? Starting an exercise program is one way to get your BMI under control. Simply eating healthy is another way to get those numbers in check.
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