Info : Appropriate BMI for Asian

http://www.halls.md/bmi/asianwho.htm

Title of article:
WHO reassesses appropriate body-mass index for Asian populations
Authors: Choo V.Journal: The Lancet, Jul 2002 20;360(9328):235

Abstract:
This is a short communication in the Lancet, without an abstract. Here is the major quote:
"The range for acceptable, normal, or optimum body-mass index (BMI) for Asian populations should be narrowed to 18.5-23 kg/m2, according to a WHO expert consultation on appropriate BMI for these populations that took place on July 8-11 in Singapore".

Comments and Key points:
The WHO committee examined data from 10 Asian countries, relating BMI to risk factors. It appears that the major consultant behind this conclusion was "Paul" ( Deurenberg) of The Netherlands.

So the Asian "overweight" criterion is >=23.0 kg/m2. But "obesity" body mass index criteria is up to each Asian nation to decide for themselves.

Review & comments by Steven B. Halls, MD, Last edited 23-June, 2008, Copyright Other scientific BMI articles.

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BMI 23 = overweight border !!!!!!!!!!

And I already 24..OMG..

So, get set the target:

1st month : BMI 23.5 50.8 kg

2nd month : BMI 23 49.7 kg

3rd month : BMI 22.5 48.6 kg : My GOAL

4th month : BMI 22 47.5 kg

5th month : BMI 21.5 46.5 kg : My stretch GOAL