Health and Wellness

The Body Mass Index was invented by Adolphe Quetulet during the year 1830 and is used to determine if an individual 's weight is appropriate for his height and provide an estimate of the percentage of fat contained in one 's body . It can be calculated by

Weight (in kilograms / height (in meters

height (in meters

Due to its simplicity and ease of usage , the Body Mass Index is the most commonly used tool to determine problems in weight such as obesity and being over or below the appropriate weight

The

World Health Organization provides an outline of BMI ranges and its meaning below

BMI of 18 .4 : underweight

BMI of 18 .5-24 .9 : ideal weight

BMI 25-29 .9 : overweight

BMI 30-39 .9 : obese

Exercise strengthens the cardiovascular and respiratory systems promotes healthy and strong bones and muscles and most importantly promotes mental health . It builds self esteem and confidence just like those involved in sports and it is a great aid for stress relief , anger and insomnia

A healthy balanced diet complete with the essential nutrients the body needs to function at its optimal level , together with appropriate physical fitness regimen are the key factors to maintaining good health and a healthy lifestyle . Good nutrition and physical activity cannot efficiently work independently but only in combination to promote good health

My lifestyle in particular can be considered generally sedentary as my free times are normally spent sleeping , if not reading or tinkering with my laptop . In so far as...