Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters (kg/m2).
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In Malaysia, the guidelines for determining overweight and obesity are based on body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. Here are the BMI categories for adults in Malaysia:
In Malaysia, the guidelines for determining overweight and obesity are based on body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. Here are the BMI categories for adults in Malaysia:
- Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 kg/m²
- Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
- Overweight: BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class I: BMI between 30.0 and 34.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class II: BMI between 35.0 and 39.9 kg/m²
- Obesity class III: BMI 40.0 kg/m² or higher
- Dietary Changes: This involves making changes to one's diet, such as reducing calorie intake, limiting high-fat and high-sugar foods, and increasing intake of fruits and vegetables.
- Increased Physical Activity: Regular physical activity can help burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and increase muscle mass. This can include exercises like brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, and strength training.
- Behavioral Therapies: These therapies can help individuals make lifestyle changes, such as setting realistic goals, addressing emotional and psychological issues related to food, and developing coping strategies.
- Oral/Injectable Medications: There are several prescription medications that can help with weight loss by reducing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness, or blocking the absorption of fat.
- Body Fat Melting Injections: This involves injecting a chemical solution into areas with excess fat to dissolve the fat cells and reduce the appearance of fat in the treated area.
- Fat-Freezing Lipolysis: This is a non-surgical treatment that involves freezing fat cells, which then die and are naturally eliminated by the body.
- Radiofrequency Therapy: This is a non-surgical treatment that uses radio waves to heat the skin and underlying tissues, which can help reduce fat and tighten skin.
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