Archive for June 5th, 2007

Am I Considered Overweight?

“How should I approach finding out if I am overweight?” This is a question that many people ponder as they continue to learn about the many health risks associated with obesity. According to news media coverage, there are more than 60 million overweight people in America alone.

Wanting to lose a few pounds before swimsuit season is one thing. Being at risk for serious life threatening illnesses as a result of being seriously overweight is an entirely different matter. One of the bet ways to find out if you are overweight is to calculate your body mass index.

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