1. Why weight control is important?
2. How much should you weigh?
3. What are the health risk of obesity?
4. What are your treatment options?

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How much should you weigh?

Everyone has a different optimum weight. To better gauge how much you should weigh, there are a number of measures that can be used to determine if you are overweight, underweight or just right.

The two most common are your Body Mass Index (BMI), which is used to determine how much you should weigh according to your height, and your Waist Circumference. However, BMI may not reflect true body fat levels for certain groups such as children, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, bodybuilders or athletes, or those below 150cm and above 190cm.

Scientists have discovered that it is not only the total amount of body fat that can affect your health, but also where it is distributed around your body. The fat around your waist or the “pot belly” is what you have to watch out for. The good news is that losing just 5 -10% of your body weight may significantly reduce health risks. To find out if you are at risk, visit your doctor for a personalised weight assessment.

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	Know the health risks of obesity
	Know your treatment options
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