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Overweight

Overweight is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9. Overweight refers to increased body weight in relation to height.

NOTE:

  • Overweight may or may not be due to increases in body fat.
  • It may also be due to an increase in lean muscle.

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Ideal body weight

For an Ideal body weight, you should keep Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 25.

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