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| BMI: | Obese: over 29 |
| Healthy: 20-24 | Overweight: 25-29 |
| Underweight: under 20 | |
Body Weight Targets
Today’s lifestyle means that most of us eat more food than we should and do less exercise than we should. Terry White Chemists Weight Loss meal replacements can help you reach your healthy body weight and maintain it for an ongoing basis.
The World Health Organisation has set targets for a healthy body weight. These targets are based on a Healthy Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a ratio to calculate the weight you should be for a given height. These targets are useful in setting personal weight loss goals. Reaching your healthy body weight range significantly reduces the risks to your health caused by being overweight. Although these targets may not suit all people (e.g. athletes or people who are very muscular) they are a good average target for most Australian men and women. The target ranges are shown in the table below. Most Australians prefer to set a weight loss target at the top end of the recommended healthy weight range.
Exercising
A bit of daily exercise is essential for your health and well-being and if you do make an effort whilst following meal replacement recommendations you may see faster results. Register to use the online tools and find out how many calories you burn for a range of exercise options.
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Quick facts about food
Food sustains us, promotes growth and provides our body with fuel to make energy. To remain healthy, the body needs three types of nutrients.
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