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Does an underweight adult have a lower risk of heart disease?
Not really, being underweight is a burden on your system just as being overweight is. Being as skinny as possible is not the same as being healthy, and being unhealthy in any way, is a burden on your heart. It is true that overweight people suffer more from heart disease but underweight people are at risk for multiple illnesses because lacking body fat and muscle means you cannot retain heat well. It is best to strive for a normal weight.
What is the normal range of body fat for a male?
It upends on your age and height. Be more specific. But unless you doctor says you are, or at risk of being, overweight, then don't be concerned. If you think your underweight, it is also not a problem unless you are anorexic. Don't be concerned with this, because chances are, you just being self-conscious.
Is 88 pounds underweight average or overweight for a 13 year old girl?
you're at risk of becoming underweight you should try to bulk up a bit
How many people have died because of underweight?
Underweight itself does not directly cause death. However, underweight individuals may be more susceptible to infections, illnesses, and complications related to malnutrition which can increase the risk of mortality. It's challenging to provide an exact number of deaths solely due to being underweight as it is often a contributing factor rather than a direct cause.
Overweight children are at increased risk for low?
overweight children are at increased risk for low
In the medical office why is it important to get a patient's height?
Height is taken in conjunction with weight to help identify possible risk factors from weight issues both overweight (like diabetics) and underweight (like malnutrition)
What is medical weight loss used for?
Some surgical procedures require the patient to not be overweight. Being overweight can cause multiple complications that increase the risk in surgery. Medical weight loss eliminates that risk.
Does being overweight and out of shape give a predisposition to heart disease?
Yes, of course you are. Being overweight and out of shape are stressors on your body, you need to get some exercise into your daily routine if you want to lower your risk.
What happens to somone if they smoke and dont know that they are pregnant?
The more they've smoked the bigger the risk of the baby being born underweight.
What is the risk of overnutrition increased by?
Risk of overnutrition is also increased by being more than 20% overweight and consuming a diet high in fat and salt.
Why is is dangerous for a pregnant mother to smoke cigarettes?
Mainly it's dangerous for the unborn child, which run the risk of being born underweight and poorly.
If I'm 13 5'2 and 113 lbs is that normal?
Yeah you're totally normal, since you're 5'2 and 113 pounds your bmi is 20.7. That's normal if weighed less you could be at risk of becoming underweight....so don't worry!
