Normal Weight Obesity?? The BMI Puzzle

 What is obesity?  You'd think this is pretty obvious.  It's a high BMI, right?  And obesity is a Bad Thing!  But did you know that some people with a normal BMI may be at a greater risk for health problems than some overweight and obese people?  This week I begin to untangle some of the latest thinking about this.  My last article in the series, which I hope to have in a few weeks, will be about measuring body fat percentage vs BMI, which you should use when, and how to get beyond the numbers to helping you figure out your own health status.  Be healthy this week!  Laura

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Normal Weight Obesity?? The BMI Puzzle  What is obesity?  You'd think this is pretty obvious.  It's a high BMI, right?  And obesity is a Bad Thing!  But did you know that some people with a normal BMI may be at a greater risk for health problems than some overweight and obese people?  This week I begin to untangle some of the latest thinking about this.  My last article in the series, which I hope to have in a few weeks, will be about measuring body fat percentage vs BMI, which you should use when, and how to get beyond the numbers to helping you figure out your own health status.  Be healthy this week!  Laura Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Expert Normal Weight Obesity: Actually a Thing!   This term seems to be catching on more and more, even though it's obviously a contradiction.  On the one hand, it's actually a very important condition, on the other, I think the name for it is ridiculous.   READ NOW What is A BMI? What is YOUR BMI?   The "normal weight obesity" problem partly has to do with the BMI.  Here's all about the BMI - what is it, what are its limitations, what it means and a handy chart to find your own Body Mass Index number. READ NOW Have a Low-Carb Lent   Wouldn't it be a shame to end a time of prayer and abstinence heavier than when you started? If you eat too much carb, it can happen - don't let it!  Also, tips on giving up sugar for Lent. READ NOW Make Your Carbs Count - 7 Tips   It's quite possible to eat a low-carb diet and not get all nutrients you need. Here are 7 tips for low-carb, high-nutrient eating. Also, see my Low-Carb Food Pyramid.   READ NOW Meds on Low-Carb: When to Check With Your Doctor   If you are on medication for blood pressure or blood sugar, definitely read this before cutting carbs too much! Also, have you been tempted by those commercials for Alli, the over-the-counter weight loss medication? Before you do, check out this info on Alli and Low-Carb Diets.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Eat These 10 Foods for a Healthy Immune System • 6 Tried and True Cold and Flu Remedies • Recipe for a Thyroid-Friendly Green Smoothie • 4 Easy Ways to Rinse Your Sinuses • Top 10 Dumbbell Exercises for Fat Loss • Exercise For Seniors - Living Better As You Age • 10 Cold and Flu Remedies That Don't Work. • VLCDs are Popular but Healthy? Advertisement About Low Carb Diets  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.