Is being Overweight more likely to lead to Metabolic Syndrome?
Dive deeper into your health with our BMI calculator and learn some facts about the association between overweight/oversized and metabolic syndrome
Unpacking Weight Gain:
Causes and Indicators
Factors Contributing to Weight Gain
- Sitting for long hours and moving too little can add to your waistline (Sedentary Lifestyle & Physically Inactive)
- Insufficient sleep or continuously staying up late
- Regular Processed Food indulgence
- Eating without balance and having unhealthy habits can be sneaky culprits
Common Signs you might be Overweight
- Waist circumference greater than 94 cm in men and 80 cm in women.
- Getting easily winded from stairs, lifting or walking
- Joint pain (knee sore)
- Sleep apnea
There are other medical and lifestyle factors that can contribute to weight gain or excessive weight.
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How to check your own BMI
What is a BMI - and why does it matter?
The Body Mass Index (BMI) can be an effective tool for assessing weight status, determined by your weight and height.
The primary concern often relates to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors and health conditions that include being overweight as a significant aspect.
However, just because you're overweight doesn't necessarily mean you're metabolically unhealthy.
Note: BMI doesn't fit everyone, it may not be accurate for certain ethnic groups,
- Pregnant women
- Young teenager
- Athletes with massive muscle content
- Certain medical conditions
BMI Calculator
Understand your weight status by factoring in your height and weight.
Notes: With an increased BMI, you are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome if other risk factors are also present.
Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
Normal weight: BMI 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight: BMI 25 - 29.9
Obesity (Class I): BMI 30 - 34.9
Obesity (Class II): BMI 35 - 39.9
Obesity (Class III): BMI 40 or higher
Waist measurement
Alongside BMI, waist measurement (or waist circumference) plays a pivotal role in risk assessment by quantifying the fat around your midsection.
However, it's worth noting its limitations.
For instance, it might not provide accurate readings for pregnant women, children, or individuals with medical conditions causing an enlarged abdomen.
