BMR VS BMI

basal metabolic rate  is  the undercurrent metabolism  and the  rate  at which we  burn  our  calories  where as  body  mass index  is the rate at  

which  we  accumulate  calories  which  converts  into fat stores.

BMR- LOW  LEADS  TO OVER WEIGHT  AND

BMR  HIGH LEADS  TO LEAN INDIVIDUAL

BODY MASS INDEX

Below 18.5 = Underweight

18.5 - 24.9 = Normal Weight

25 - 29.9 = Overweight

BMI of 30 or greater = Obesity

IS  IT AN EPIDEMIC  OF THE  MODERN SOCIETY  ?

well the answer is yes it is. one in five Americans are obese.

it results because food now is abundant and physical activity doesn't match .

added  to this  is  TELEVISION,  AND COMPUTERS  WHICH MAKE  PEOPLE SEDENTARY.

medical causes  of  obesity

• hypothyroidism
• cushing's syndrome
• prader willi syndrome
• depression and eating disorders
• polycystic ovarian syndrome
• birth control pills
• steroids
• antidepressants

how  to calculate  your  body  mass index

To calculate your body mass index, follow these steps: 

• Multiply your weight in pounds by 705

• Then divide by your height in inches

• Divide this by your height in inches again

What does BMI tell you? 

• Healthy = 18.5-24.9

• Overweight = 25.0-29.9

• Obese = 30 or greater

• Morbidly obese = 40 or greater

dangerous   weight loss products

Avoid these  over the  counter drugs  and herbal supplements. 

they are known to cause brain hemorrhage

• "Phen-fen" and Redux -

• Ephedra - resembles amphetamine in effect and linked to more than 100 deaths

• Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)

prevention of obesity

1. step one- find out if it in your genes if so exercise from child hood
2. step two-do you over eat? find out when and restrict
3. step three- drink lot of warm water when you feel the urge to eat
4. step four-eat only on the dining table not in front of TV or computer
5. step five- avoid overeating due to depression, hopelessness, anger, boredom
6. step six-modify lifestyle- eating levels and exercise levels should be balanced or in excess of exercise
7. step seven-move,workout,walk,jog,swim,cycle, as a routine -pursue outdoor activities
8. step eight-watch sports and sportsmen and engage in some form of a game
9. step nine- exercise and build muscles-muscles burn more calories even at rest
10. step ten-choose a healthy diet-no junk food, no artificial sweeteners, avoid alcohol and oil

After these steps dance for half an hour every day .because you would have overcome obesity.