Am I Healthy?

There are many contributing factors that decide if you are healthy or not - not just your weight!

• Genetics
• The Food You Eat
• If You Are A Moderate Or Heavy Drinker
• Do You Smoke
• Are You Active

There are many more bullets that could be added - Is is extremely difficult to catergorize a person into healthy and not healthy.

Most people have varying views on what is considered healthy, according to recent surveys and studies. Televison, glossy magazines and newspapers create a media frenzy and force us to believe that healthy equals underweight which in turn equates to glamorous and successful. This cannot be further from the truth.

The images above are typical of what is considered healthy - attractive looking females are often used to sell the fitness idea. In reality though though people who are naturally slim are so because of their genetic make up.

When trying to determine whether you are a healthy weight it is important to remember that you are unique and not to gauge or compare yourself to anyone else.

There are however scientific and medical calculations that can help to indicate ideal weight. The most popular and accurate calculation is known as the BMI calculation, this stands for Body Mass Index. Doctors use the BMI calculation to estimate a person’s healthy body mass. Research shows that people who are in the healthy BMI range tend to enjoy a much healthier life. You can check whether you have a healthy BMI by using our BMI calculator below. Use the table provided to see which category you fit into.

Now Calculate Your Own Body Mass Index

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