(Food-Beverage-News.Com, August 10, 2012 ) Nobby Beach, Australia -- As obesity slowly becomes the main cause of death in many countries across the globe, Food Pyramid supports the efforts of health-conscious individuals who want to keep body fat levels under control and minimize health risks associated with obesity. Their most recently launched tool, the free BMI calculator, allows people to determine and keep body fat percentage under control, as to ensure fewer health risks and less chances to develop obesity-related diseases.
According to the national Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the Body Mass Index (BMI), calculated using weight and height, provides a useful measure of obesity and overweight. Specifically, the BMI offers a clear indication of body fat, and can also be used as a screening tool for people belonging to weight categories commonly associated with heart problems. The higher the BMI, the greater is the risk to develop certain chronic diseases. Knowing one’s BMI could provide the needed information to evaluate the health risks and plan the right strategy to lower and eliminate health problems related to weight.
“More than being health-conscious and ensuring proper weight management, it is essential for people to know the exact amount of the body fatness. While some individuals may think they are overweight but their amount of body fat doesn’t exceed the limit, others may not see from the scale the amount of hidden fat they carry. The free BMI calculator will help them find out their body fat percentage and use the information to stay healthy and lower health risks”, says representative of Food Pyramid.
Researchers consider the BMI values between 19 and 24.9 to be healthy, the ones between 25 and 29.9 fat, and values over 30 obese. A high BMI shows an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, sleep apnea, urinary stress incontinence, type II diabetes and heart disease. For adults with high BMI, prevention of further weight gain and weight reduction are essential to lowering these health risks by improving health and tipping the scales in their favor.
The free BMI calculator is available for anyone interested in calculating their BMI. Furthermore, website owners interested in encouraging Food Pyramid’s initiative of helping people maintain healthy lifestyles can have the BMI calculator installed on their own websites, by simply copy/pasting a code. The BMI widget will have both English and metric conversions, ensuring the easy access of people from all around the world.
To learn more about the Food Pyramid’s initiatives and dietary support, please visit http://www.foodpyramid.com/.
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