生活百科：健康生活系列之二——知道自己的最佳體重

Never change your diet or attempt to do any exercise or exercise plan without first consulting your physician.

STEP 1 Calculate your body mass index 算出自己的體重指數(shù)

Calculate your body mass index (BMI) by multiplying your weight in pounds by 705, and then dividing the product by your height in inches squared.

STEP 2 Evaluate your BMI score 評估自己的體重指數(shù)

Compare your BMI: a BMI between 19 and 25 is in the normal range. If your BMI is between 25 and 29, you are considered overweight and if your BMI is over 29, you are considered obese.

STEP 3 Decide your ideal weight 為自己設置理想體重

Decide your ideal weight and determine how much weight you would like to gain or lose, using the BMI, common sense, and your doctor’s advice.

Avoid dieting unless you are seriously overweight or have medical reason for losing weight (such as having high blood pressure or being at high risk of heart disease).

STEP 4 Develop healthy eating and physical activity habits
養(yǎng)成健康的飲食習慣和鍛煉身體的習慣

Develop healthy eating and physical activity habits to maintain a stable weight when you have achieved your ideal weight.

Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.